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Ophthalmologists in Arkansas

Data updated monthly · Last refresh October 2026

146 Ophthalmology providers practice in Arkansas. 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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Ophthalmology by city in Arkansas

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Ophthalmology in Little Rock62 providers
Ophthalmology in Fayetteville13 providers
Ophthalmology in Fort Smith9 providers
Ophthalmology in Jonesboro8 providers
Ophthalmology in Mountain Home6 providers
Ophthalmology in North Little Rock6 providers
Ophthalmology in Rogers5 providers
Ophthalmology in Pine Bluff5 providers
Ophthalmology in Conway3 providers
Ophthalmology in Hot Springs3 providers
Ophthalmology in Searcy3 providers
Ophthalmology in Jacksonville3 providers
Ophthalmology in Benton3 providers
Ophthalmology in Russellville2 providers
Ophthalmology in Heber Springs2 providers
Ophthalmology in West Memphis2 providers
Ophthalmology in Batesville2 providers
Ophthalmology in El Dorado2 providers
Ophthalmology in Hardy1 providers
Ophthalmology in Monticello1 providers
Ophthalmology in Clarksville1 providers
Ophthalmology in Magnolia1 providers
Ophthalmology in Hot Springs National Park1 providers
Ophthalmology in Paragould1 providers

Where Ophthalmologists in Arkansas practice

From CMS Medicare enrollment records covering 82 of the 146 providers listed here (56%). Providers who do not bill Medicare are not included in these figures.

63%solo or small practice (under 10 clinicians)
21%mid-size group (10 to 99)
16%large group or health system (100+)

Largest practice groups

Group (as registered with Medicare)OphthalmologistsAll clinicians in groupMain city
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences121,159Little Rock
Little Rock Eye Clinic LLP917Little Rock
Mike S. Mcfarland Mdpa514Little Rock
Southern Eye Associates LTD38Jonesboro
Kilgore Vision Center38Mountain Home

Hospitals where they hold privileges

HospitalCityOwnershipCMS star ratingOphthalmologists affiliated
University of Arkansas Medical SciencesLittle RockGovernment2 of 513
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little RockLittle RockNonprofit3 of 512
Baxter HealthMountain HomeNonprofit2 of 55
Mercy Hospital Fort SmithFort SmithNonprofit3 of 53
St Bernards Medical CenterJonesboroNonprofit1 of 53

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.

Ophthalmology 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. Ronald Lowery, M.D.
Batesville, AR · $288 in drug and device payments (2025) · (870) 793-4040
Dr. William Henry, MD
Batesville, AR · $255 in drug and device payments (2025) · (870) 793-4040
Dr. Alan Hughes, M.D.
Benton, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (501) 778-1113
Dr. Annette Enderlin, M.D.
Benton, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (501) 778-1113
Dr. Phillip Suffridge, M.D.
Benton, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (501) 778-1113
Dr. Richard Mcdougal, MD
Clarksville, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (479) 754-6303
Dr. David Baker, MD
Conway, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (501) 329-3937
Dr. Justin Charton, MD
Conway, AR · $476 in drug and device payments (2025) · (501) 327-4444
Dr. Melanie Smith, M.D.
Conway, AR · $518 in drug and device payments (2025) · (501) 327-4444
Dr. Caroline Corpus, M.D.
El Dorado, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (870) 862-4216
Dr. Ivory Kinslow, MD
El Dorado, AR · $144 in drug and device payments (2025) · (870) 862-2340
Dr. Alan Grover, O.D.
Fayetteville, AR · $316 in drug and device payments (2025) · (479) 521-2555
Dr. Chad Betts, M.D.
Fayetteville, AR · $230 in drug and device payments (2025) · (479) 521-2555
Dr. Craig Brown, M.D.
Fayetteville, AR · $257 in drug and device payments (2025) · (479) 442-2020
Dr. Diana Shipman, MD
Fayetteville, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (479) 444-5093
Dr. Eddie Mengarelli, M.D.
Fayetteville, AR · $326 in drug and device payments (2025) · (479) 521-2555
Dr. Ernest Singleton, M.D.
Fayetteville, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (479) 521-3340
Dr. James Mcdonald, MD
Fayetteville, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (479) 521-2555
Dr. John Billingsley, M.D.
Fayetteville, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (479) 442-8653
Dr. Kellye Smith, M.D.
Fayetteville, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (479) 442-2020
Dr. Patrick Risch
Fayetteville, AR · $172 in drug and device payments (2025) · (479) 442-2323
Dr. Paul Henry, M.D.
Fayetteville, AR · $344 in drug and device payments (2025) · (479) 442-5227
Dr. Peter Daut, M.D.
Fayetteville, AR · $835 in drug and device payments (2025) · (479) 442-5227
Dr. Sarah Covey, M.D.
Fayetteville, AR · $801 in drug and device payments (2025) · (479) 442-5227
Dr. Blake Geren, M.D.
Fort Smith, AR · $1,070 in drug and device payments (2025) · (479) 782-8892
Dr. Chetan Soni, MD
Fort Smith, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (479) 274-4400
Dr. Christopher Greer, DO
Fort Smith, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (479) 274-4400
Dr. Christopher Rodriguez, MD
Fort Smith, AR · $641 in drug and device payments (2025) · (479) 452-7800
Dr. Claire Price, M.D.
Fort Smith, AR · $1,158 in drug and device payments (2025) · (479) 782-8892
Dr. Randel Saylor, MD
Fort Smith, AR · $38 in drug and device payments (2025) · (479) 782-8892
Dr. Randy Ennen, M.D.
Fort Smith, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (479) 452-7800
Dr. Robert Hughes, M.D.
Fort Smith, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (479) 790-7000
Dr. Robert Knox, M.D.
Fort Smith, AR · $77 in drug and device payments (2025) · (479) 782-8892
Dr. James Massey, M.D.
Hardy, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (870) 994-2737
Dr. Cynthia Quinn, MD
Heber Springs, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (501) 362-3479
Dr. James Mcnair, M.D.
Heber Springs, AR · $152 in drug and device payments (2025) · (501) 362-7006
Dr. James Braun, MD
Hot Springs, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (501) 624-6330
Dr. Jeffrey Holt, M.D.
Hot Springs, AR · $476 in drug and device payments (2025) · (501) 624-0609
Dr. Thomas Wallace, M.D.
Hot Springs, AR · $41 in drug and device payments (2025) · (501) 624-0609
Dr. Richard Braley, M.D.
Hot Springs National Park, AR · $58 in drug and device payments (2025) · (501) 525-0790
Dr. George Paddock, M.D.
Jacksonville, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (501) 985-0616
Dr. John Phillips, M.D.
Jacksonville, AR · $120 in drug and device payments (2025) · (501) 985-0616
Dr. Ryan Friedman, M.D.
Jacksonville, AR · $151 in drug and device payments (2025) · (501) 985-0616
Dr. Alyssa Wenger, MD
Jonesboro, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (870) 932-2211
Dr. Fred George, M.D.
Jonesboro, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (870) 932-0485
Dr. Joseph Stainton, MD
Jonesboro, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (870) 932-2211
Dr. Joshua Little, M.D.
Jonesboro, AR · $951 in drug and device payments (2025) · (870) 935-6396
Dr. Matthew Margolis, D.O.
Jonesboro, AR · $1,002 in drug and device payments (2025) · (870) 935-6396
Dr. Russell Harral, MD
Jonesboro, AR · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (870) 932-2211
Dr. Thomas Nix, MD
Jonesboro, AR · $88 in drug and device payments (2025) · (870) 333-7087

Conditions Ophthalmology providers in Arkansas commonly treat

Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Ophthalmology providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.

Common questions

How many Ophthalmology providers are in Arkansas?

There are 146 Ophthalmology providers with active NPI records practicing in Arkansas, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.

Which cities in Arkansas have the most Ophthalmology providers?

Little Rock (62), Fayetteville (13), Fort Smith (9) have the highest concentration of Ophthalmology providers in Arkansas.

How many Ophthalmology providers in Arkansas received drug or device company payments?

80 of 146 Ophthalmology providers in Arkansas (55%) received at least one payment from a drug or device company in 2025, according to the federal Open Payments program.

What conditions do Ophthalmology providers in Arkansas treat?

Ophthalmology providers commonly treat macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye 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 Ophthalmologists in Arkansas work in independent practices or large health systems?

Among 82 Ophthalmologists in Arkansas enrolled in Medicare, 63% bill through a solo or small practice with fewer than 10 clinicians, 21% through a mid-size group of 10 to 99, and 16% through a large group or health system with 100 or more clinicians, according to CMS enrollment records.

Which hospitals do Ophthalmologists in Arkansas work at?

According to CMS facility affiliation records, the Arkansas hospitals where the most Ophthalmologists hold privileges are University of Arkansas Medical Sciences in Little Rock; Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock in Little Rock; Baxter Health in Mountain Home.

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Sources: NPPES (CMS), Doctors and Clinicians national files, CMS Open Payments 2025. Updated monthly. Records are public federal data and are not verified credentials, licensure checks, or endorsements. This directory is informational and not medical advice. How we build this directory. Are you a Ophthalmology in Arkansas? Get featured.