Physician Profile
Kaethe K. Goodwin Chigumira, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Goodwin Chigumira
Kaethe K. Goodwin Chigumira, MD practices family practice in Fort Smith, AR. Kaethe is also listed as specializing in family medicine and student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Kaethe provided 285 services to 226 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508327669.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (479) 785-2431
- Email not available
Practice Locations
612 S 12TH ST
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
285 services · 226 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
54 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | Office visit | 99238 |
27 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
24 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family practices at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Fort Smith 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in AR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Goodwin Chigumira?
Dr. Goodwin Chigumira is a family practice in Fort Smith, AR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Goodwin Chigumira's address?
Dr. Goodwin Chigumira is listed at 612 S 12Th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Goodwin Chigumira?
The number on file is (479) 785-2431. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Goodwin Chigumira?
Dr. Goodwin Chigumira's National Provider Identifier is 1508327669. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Goodwin Chigumira train?
Dr. Goodwin Chigumira attended Other, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Goodwin Chigumira have?
Dr. Goodwin Chigumira has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Goodwin Chigumira perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Goodwin Chigumira performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Goodwin Chigumira's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Goodwin Chigumira. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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