# Charles M Gooden, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/charles-gooden-md-1558322016
NPI: 1558322016
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Charles M Gooden, MD is a general surgery based in Fort Smith, AR practicing at Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities with NPI 1558322016.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: General Surgery
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 1995
- NPI: 1558322016 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1558322016))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities
- Address: 7001 Rogers Ave, Fl 6, Fort Smith, AR, 729034073
- Phone: (479) 573-3101
- Group practice size: 349 members

## Insurance accepted (10 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 12 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 6 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 3 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 2 plans
- [Arkansas BCBS](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/arkansas-bcbs) — 2 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Charles M Gooden, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1558322016).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 2 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $32.

Largest disclosed payer: PolyNovo North America LLC ($18 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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