Nephrologists in Arkansas
Data updated monthly · Last refresh October 2026
88 Nephrology providers practice in Arkansas, including 11 (13%) offering telehealth. The largest concentration is in Little Rock. Profiles include federal Open Payments records of money received from drug and device companies in 2025. Listings are drawn from federal public records and are not endorsements.
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Nephrology by city in Arkansas
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Where Nephrologists in Arkansas practice
From CMS Medicare enrollment records covering 63 of the 88 providers listed here (72%). Providers who do not bill Medicare are not included in these figures.
24%solo or small practice (under 10 clinicians)
21%mid-size group (10 to 99)
56%large group or health system (100+)
Largest practice groups
| Group (as registered with Medicare) | Nephrologists | All clinicians in group | Main city |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | 14 | 1,159 | Little Rock |
| Arkansas Renal Group PA | 7 | 15 | Hot Springs |
| Washington Regional Medical System | 6 | 238 | Springdale |
| Nephrology Associates PA | 6 | 12 | North Little Rock |
| Kidney Care Center, PLLC | 5 | 6 | Little Rock |
Hospitals where they hold privileges
| Hospital | City | Ownership | CMS star rating | Nephrologists affiliated |
| University of Arkansas Medical Sciences | Little Rock | Government | 2 of 5 | 15 |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock | Little Rock | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | 13 |
| Chi-St Vincent Infirmary | Little Rock | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | 10 |
| Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock | North Little Rock | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | 8 |
| Washington Regional Medical Center | Fayetteville | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | 7 |
Sources: CMS Doctors and Clinicians (August 2026) and Facility Affiliation files (August 2026); hospital ownership type and overall star rating from CMS Hospital General Information (July 2026). A clinician in several groups is counted once, in the largest group they bill through. Ownership type is what the hospital reports to CMS; it does not show private equity or other investor ownership. How we build this directory.
Nephrology providers in Arkansas
Listed by city, largest first. Payment figures come from the federal Open Payments program, which requires drug and device companies to report what they pay physicians for consulting, speaking, meals, travel and royalties. A disclosed payment is a financial relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and many totals reflect a single meal. Figures cover calendar year 2025.
Dr. Shamsul Alam, M.D.Bentonville, AR · $42 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(479) 271-9393 Dr. Mary Shaver, M.D.Conway, AR · $1,415 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(501) 279-7077 Dr. Johnnie Hinton, M.D.El Dorado, AR · $278 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(501) 321-9803 Dr. Michael Schonefeld, M.D.El Dorado, AR · $860 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(501) 321-9803 Dr. Andres Pirela Araque, MDFort Smith, AR · $74 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(479) 274-4300 Dr. Charles Moussallem, M.DFort Smith, AR · $1,172 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(479) 542-1500 Dr. Dana Rabideau, MDFort Smith, AR · $181 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(479) 709-7480 Dr. Dumitru Rotaru, M.D.Fort Smith, AR · $98 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(479) 274-4300 Dr. Hania Al-shahrouri, MDFort Smith, AR · $1,221 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(479) 709-7480 Dr. James Bruton, MDFort Smith, AR · $1,339 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(479) 542-1500 Dr. James Henry, MDFort Smith, AR · $2,171 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(479) 709-7480 Dr. Michael Coleman, MDFort Smith, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(479) 274-4300 Dr. Muhammad Souqiyyeh, M.D.Fort Smith, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(479) 274-4300 Dr. Bobbie Fine, M.D.Hot Springs, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(501) 321-9803 Dr. David Desoto, M.D.Hot Springs, AR · $572 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(501) 321-9803 Dr. John Smith, M.D.Hot Springs, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(501) 321-9803 Dr. Michael Gersch, MDHot Springs, AR · $1,066 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(501) 321-9803 Dr. Naveen Trehan, MDHot Springs, AR · $115 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(501) 321-9803 Dr. Quratulain Shabbir, M.D.Hot Springs, AR · $172 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(501) 624-6000 Dr. Robert Mccrary, M.D.Hot Springs, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(501) 321-9803 Dr. Dasaradha Uyyala, MDHot Springs National Park, AR · $406 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(501) 321-9803 Dr. Adam Woodruff, MDJonesboro, AR · $81 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(870) 936-8210 Dr. Clinton Edwards, MDJonesboro, AR · $1,670 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(870) 932-1198 Dr. Gerren Hobby, M.D.Jonesboro, AR · $2 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(870) 936-8000 Dr. James Maxwell, MDJonesboro, AR · $630 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(870) 932-1198 Dr. Michael Mackey, MDJonesboro, AR · $55 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(870) 936-8000 Dr. Mohammed Alhajji, M.DJonesboro, AR · $2,598 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(870) 207-1630 Dr. Adrianne Basa, MDLittle Rock, AR · $144 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(501) 686-8000 Dr. Ahmed Daoud, M.D.Little Rock, AR · $180 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(832) 929-7124 Dr. Alex David, M.D.Little Rock, AR · $1,019 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(501) 224-8810 Dr. Fakhar Ijaz, MDLittle Rock, AR · $139 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(501) 588-1100 Dr. Fatima Ayub, MDLittle Rock, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(501) 686-5377 Dr. Gregory Bienvenu, M.D.Little Rock, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(501) 224-8810 Dr. Issa Haddad, MDLittle Rock, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(501) 214-2400 Dr. Jahanzeb Khan, MDLittle Rock, AR · $239 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(501) 588-1100 Dr. James Wellons, M.D.Little Rock, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(501) 224-2141 Dr. Joel Dworkin, M.D., PHDLittle Rock, AR · $18 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(501) 663-0029 Dr. Joe Pevahouse, M.D.Little Rock, AR · $7 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(501) 224-2141 Dr. John Arthur, MDLittle Rock, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(501) 686-8000 Dr. John Heifner, M.D.Little Rock, AR · $211 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(501) 224-2141 Dr. Joseph Holthoff, M.D., PH.D.Little Rock, AR · $5 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(501) 686-1020 Dr. Juarez Braga, MDLittle Rock, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(501) 686-8000 Dr. Judith Forte, MDLittle Rock, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(501) 683-3022 Dr. Kashaf Rasheed, MDLittle Rock, AR · $314 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(501) 588-1100 Dr. Lakshmi Prasanthi Nadimpalli Sri Venkata, M.D.Little Rock, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(501) 686-8000 Dr. Luis Juncos, M.D.Little Rock, AR · $78 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(501) 257-1000 Dr. Michelle Krause, MDLittle Rock, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(501) 686-8000 Dr. Muhammad Alam, MD, MPHLittle Rock, AR · $163 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(501) 588-1100 Dr. Nishank Jain, MBBS (MPH)Little Rock, AR · $2 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(501) 686-5295 Dr. Nithin Karakala, MDLittle Rock, AR · $75 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(501) 686-7150 Conditions Nephrology providers in Arkansas commonly treat
Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Nephrology providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
- Chronic kidney disease
- Kidney stones
- Dialysis care
- High blood pressure
Common questions
How many Nephrology providers are in Arkansas?There are 88 Nephrology providers with active NPI records practicing in Arkansas, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.
Do Nephrology providers in Arkansas offer telehealth?Yes. 11 of the 88 Nephrology providers in Arkansas (about 13%) report offering telehealth services in CMS data.
Which cities in Arkansas have the most Nephrology providers?Little Rock (39), Fort Smith (9), Hot Springs (7) have the highest concentration of Nephrology providers in Arkansas.
How many Nephrology providers in Arkansas received drug or device company payments?59 of 88 Nephrology providers in Arkansas (67%) received at least one payment from a drug or device company in 2025, according to the federal Open Payments program.
What conditions do Nephrology providers in Arkansas treat?Nephrology providers commonly treat chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, dialysis care, high blood pressure and related conditions. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
Where does this data come from?Provider counts and profiles come from the federal NPPES registry and CMS Doctors and Clinicians files. Payment figures come from the CMS Open Payments program for calendar year 2025. The directory refreshes monthly.
Do most Nephrologists in Arkansas work in independent practices or large health systems?Among 63 Nephrologists in Arkansas enrolled in Medicare, 24% bill through a solo or small practice with fewer than 10 clinicians, 21% through a mid-size group of 10 to 99, and 56% through a large group or health system with 100 or more clinicians, according to CMS enrollment records.
Which hospitals do Nephrologists in Arkansas work at?According to CMS facility affiliation records, the Arkansas hospitals where the most Nephrologists hold privileges are University of Arkansas Medical Sciences in Little Rock; Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock in Little Rock; Chi-St Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock.
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