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Mental Health Counselor Specialists accepting UnitedHealthcare in North Little Rock, AR

32 in-network Mental Health Counselor Specialists with 13 plans in North Little Rock, AR

32 Providers
54 Specialties
UnitedHealthcare’s Arkansas network spans 10,051 providers. North Little Rock accounts for 5% of that. The largest UnitedHealthcare footprint in Arkansas is in Little Rock (2,785 providers).
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About UnitedHealthcare Coverage in North Little Rock

UnitedHealthcare operates 13 distinct plans in North Little Rock, AR, with a combined in-network roster of 483 doctors across 54 medical specialties. Among the five largest insurers we track in North Little Rock, UnitedHealthcare ranks #4 by provider count, the leader is Cigna with 636 in-network doctors. Use this page to confirm a specific provider is in-network, understand which UnitedHealthcare plans have the widest reach in North Little Rock, and compare coverage against other major insurers before scheduling care.

UnitedHealthcare sells EPO, POS, HMO plan types in North Little Rock. A PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) lets you see any provider without a referral; out-of-network care is covered but you pay a higher share. An HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) requires you to pick a primary-care doctor and get referrals for most specialist care, usually in exchange for lower premiums. An EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) is in-network only, like an HMO, but skips the referral requirement. A POS (Point of Service) plan blends HMO-style in-network with PPO-style out-of-network options. Your plan name is on your member ID card.

UnitedHealthcare is a Medicare Advantage carrier in North Little Rock with 14 plans available to seniors, listed below with star ratings and premiums. UnitedHealthcare does not currently sell ACA marketplace plans in AR; commercial coverage shown above comes through employer groups.

Data is sourced from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Medicare Advantage plans come from the CMS MA Landscape File. Last refreshed May 29, 2026. Networks change between filings, so even when a doctor appears here we recommend calling their office with your member ID to confirm current network status before your visit.

Plan Type Mix in North Little Rock

UnitedHealthcare organizes its North Little Rock network into several plan types, each with different rules about which doctors you can see and what referrals you need. The bars below show the unique-provider share of the 483-doctor network that offers plans of each type.

A high PPO share means most UnitedHealthcare doctors in North Little Rock accept the insurer’s broader preferred-provider plans. these give you maximum choice and don’t require referrals to specialists. A high HMO share signals a tighter gatekeeper model: lower premiums but you usually need your primary-care doctor to refer you before a specialist will bill. EPO and POS bars sit between those two on both flexibility and cost.

Because individual doctors typically participate in multiple UnitedHealthcare plan types at once, these percentages don’t sum to 100%. the same provider can appear as both PPO and OAP coverage. What the chart tells you is which plan categories have meaningful depth in North Little Rock.

Network size483UnitedHealthcare providers in North Little Rock
HMO
154483
32%
EPO
155483
32%
POS
155483
32%
Other
399483
83%

Percentages don’t sum to 100% because most doctors participate in several plan types simultaneously.

UnitedHealthcare Plans for Mental Health Counselor Specialists in North Little Rock

Network-level provider counts for mental health counselor specialists accepting UnitedHealthcare in North Little Rock. Each row is a network in UnitedHealthcare’s federal filing. your specific plan maps to one of these.

Plan / NetworkTypeDoctors

Optum Health Behavioral Services OHBS

31

Navigate EPO

EPO

2

Core POS

POS

2

Core EPO

EPO

2

Doctors Plan EPO

EPO

2

Select Plus POS

POS

2

NEXUSACO OA POS

POS

2

Choice HMO

HMO

2

Choice EPO

EPO

2

Charter EPO

EPO

2

Select EPO

EPO

2

Choice Plus POS

POS

2

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plans in North Little Rock

14 UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans available to seniors in North Little Rock. Each plan combines Medicare Parts A, B and usually D (prescription drugs) into one product, with star ratings and monthly premiums shown.

Star ratings (1-5) reflect overall plan quality measured by CMS. a 4-star plan generally indicates above-average member experience and care coordination. Premiums shown are the monthly cost on top of the standard Medicare Part B premium.

Plan NameTypeStar RatingPremium / MOOP
UHC Dual Complete AR-S001 (PPO D-SNP)SNP
PPO D-SNP★★★★★ 4.5$0/moMOOP $9,250
UHC Dual Complete AR-S2 (PPO D-SNP)SNP
PPO D-SNP★★★★★ 4.5$0/moMOOP $9,250
UHC Dual Complete AR-V001 (PPO D-SNP)SNP
PPO D-SNP★★★★★ 4.5$0/moMOOP $6,200
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AR-1 (HMO-POS)
HMO-POS★★★★☆ 4.0$0/moMOOP $5,700
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AR-7 (HMO-POS)
HMO-POS★★★★☆ 4.0$0/moMOOP $6,700
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0002 (HMO-POS)
HMO-POS★★★★☆ 4.0$39/moMOOP $5,700
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0004 (PPO)
PPO★★★★☆ 4.0$0/moMOOP $6,200
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC AR-3 (HMO-POS)
HMO-POS★★★★☆ 4.0$0/moMOOP $9,250
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AR-MA01 (HMO-POS)
HMO-POS★★★★☆ 4.0MOOP $6,700
UHC Complete Care AR-5 (PPO C-SNP)SNP
PPO C-SNP★★★★☆ 4.0$0/moMOOP $6,200
UHC Complete Care AR-6 (PPO C-SNP)SNP
PPO C-SNP★★★★☆ 4.0$0/moMOOP $6,200
UHC Complete Care AM-1 (Regional PPO C-SNP)SNP
Regional PPO C-SNP★★★☆☆ 3.0$56/moMOOP $6,700

Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape File. Star ratings reflect overall plan performance per CMS quality measures. Premiums shown are monthly Part C+D consolidated.

Physician Experience in UnitedHealthcare’s North Little Rock Network

Years since medical school graduation is a reasonable proxy for experience, though it doesn’t capture fellowship training, subspecialty certifications, or years spent in specific clinical settings. For UnitedHealthcare’s North Little Rock network the breakdown below gives a quick sense of whether you’re picking from a predominantly early-career roster or one weighted toward veteran practitioners.

A network heavy on early-career doctors (0–5 years) often means lower wait times for new patients and exposure to the latest training, while veteran providers (30+ years) typically bring deeper pattern recognition for unusual presentations. A balanced distribution. roughly one-quarter in each bucket. is a healthy signal that the insurer has depth at every career stage, not just new graduates filling out its directory.

Median17years of experience
763 UnitedHealthcare providers in North Little Rock with graduation-year data
Early career0–5 yrs
56providers
7%
Established6–15 yrs
286providers
37%
Senior16–30 yrs
253providers
33%
Veteran30+ yrs
168providers
22%

Telehealth Coverage in North Little Rock

32 of 483 UnitedHealthcare in-network providers (7%) offer telehealth visits in North Little Rock. Video appointments are typically covered for follow-ups, medication refills and adjustments, mental-health sessions, dermatology triage, and low-acuity primary care.

Availability and reimbursement still vary by state regulation and specific plan. Psychiatry, behavioral-health, and primary-care telehealth is near-universal at this point; procedural specialties (cardiology, orthopedics) typically offer video visits for pre-op consults and post-op follow-up but not initial diagnostic visits. Call the office with your UnitedHealthcare member ID to confirm your plan covers the visit type you need.

Top specialties offering telehealth in North Little Rock

Top Hospitals Serving UnitedHealthcare Patients in North Little Rock

Hospitals with the most UnitedHealthcare-network physicians practicing there. Large affiliation counts indicate that UnitedHealthcare has a durable relationship with the facility, which typically means smoother prior-authorizations for admissions, lab work, and follow-up care coordinated under one roof.

Hospital coverage is a separate contract from physician coverage. your UnitedHealthcare plan may cover a doctor who admits at Hospital X but classify the hospital itself as out-of-network, leaving you with a surprise facility bill. Before scheduling anything inpatient or procedural, call both the doctor’s office and the hospital billing line with your member ID to confirm both sides are in-network for the specific plan you hold.

Coverage Compared in North Little Rock

Side-by-side provider counts for the five largest commercial and government insurers tracked in North Little Rock. These numbers show raw network breadth. they don’t adjust for quality, specialty mix, or your specific plan’s tier structure, but they’re a useful first filter when choosing a carrier at open enrollment.

If UnitedHealthcare’s provider count looks limited for your needs, the alternatives below may fit better. Click any row to open that insurer’s North Little Rock provider list with the same filters, plan breakdown, and hospital affiliations that you’re seeing here.

Cigna636Medicare630Aetna594
UnitedHealthcareThis page483
Humana339

Nearby Cities with UnitedHealthcare Coverage

Cities closest to North Little Rock where UnitedHealthcare has an in-network provider base of meaningful size. Useful if you’re willing to drive a short distance for a hard-to-find specialist, have two offices to choose between, or are planning a move inside the region.

The mileage figures are straight-line distances computed from average practice-address coordinates, not drive-time. Counts reflect each nearby city’s UnitedHealthcare network size. a small count doesn’t mean no coverage, just that your in-North Little Rock options are likely more plentiful.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UnitedHealthcare coverage in North Little Rock

How do I find an UnitedHealthcare in-network doctor in North Little Rock, AR?

UnitedHealthcare has 483 in-network providers across 54 medical specialties in North Little Rock. This list is compiled from federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings, last verified May 29, 2026. Filter by specialty, plan type, gender, telehealth or experience above to narrow your search, then click any provider for full credentials and contact details. Always confirm coverage with your specific plan before scheduling.

What UnitedHealthcare plan types are available in North Little Rock?

UnitedHealthcare sells 3 distinct plan types in North Little Rock: EPO (155 doctors), POS (155 doctors), HMO (154 doctors). PPO plans give you the broadest provider choice without referrals; HMO plans require a primary-care referral but typically have lower premiums; EPO plans skip the referral but stay in-network only; POS plans blend HMO in-network rules with PPO out-of-network options. Choose by reading what's printed on your member ID card and matching it to one of the rows in the Plans section above.

Does UnitedHealthcare offer Medicare Advantage in North Little Rock?

Yes. UnitedHealthcare offers 14 Medicare Advantage plans in North Little Rock for 2026, with plan types including PPO D-SNP, HMO-POS, PPO, PPO C-SNP. The average CMS star rating across these plans is 3.9 of 5. Medicare Advantage (Part C) bundles Parts A and B with usually Part D prescription drug coverage, often adding dental, vision, and wellness benefits. Enrollment is open during the annual election period each fall.

What's the highest-rated UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan in North Little Rock?

UHC Dual Complete AR-S001 (PPO D-SNP) (PPO D-SNP) holds UnitedHealthcare's top CMS star rating in North Little Rock at 4.5 of 5, with a $0 monthly premium. Star ratings reflect overall plan quality based on member experience, customer service, drug pricing, and clinical care measures. Plans rated 4 or higher generally indicate above-average performance.

Are there $0 premium UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans in North Little Rock?

Yes. 9 of UnitedHealthcare's 14 Medicare Advantage plans in North Little Rock carry a $0 monthly premium for 2026. Note that $0 premium plans still require you to pay the standard Medicare Part B premium each month, plus copays and deductibles when you use care. Compare each plan's MOOP (maximum out-of-pocket) limit to understand worst-case annual cost.

Which hospitals in North Little Rock accept UnitedHealthcare?

Hospitals where UnitedHealthcare doctors most commonly practice in North Little Rock include BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER NORTH LITTLE ROCK, BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-LITTLE ROCK, BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER- CONWAY, ARKANSAS SURGICAL HOSPITAL. This is inferred from physician affiliations rather than direct insurer-hospital contracts, so confirm hospital network status separately with both your UnitedHealthcare plan and the hospital's billing department before scheduling any inpatient or surgical procedure. Even when a doctor is in-network, the hospital where they admit may not be.

Which medical specialties have the most UnitedHealthcare providers in North Little Rock?

UnitedHealthcare's North Little Rock network is largest in Nurse Practitioner (68), Internal Medicine (47), Family Practice (33). Primary care, behavioral health, and physical therapy tend to dominate insurer networks because high patient volumes drive deeper provider contracts. Surgical sub-specialties typically have narrower networks. Click any specialty in the section above to see a filtered list of those in-network providers.

How does UnitedHealthcare compare to other insurers in North Little Rock?

UnitedHealthcare ranks #4 of 5 major insurers tracked in North Little Rock by provider count, with 483 doctors. Cigna leads at 636 providers. Larger network size means more provider choice but doesn't guarantee that your specific doctor is in-network with any insurer. The Coverage Compared section above shows side-by-side counts for the top five carriers in North Little Rock.

How do I verify a doctor is in-network with UnitedHealthcare?

Three steps: first match the doctor's name against this list, second call the provider's office with your member ID to confirm they currently accept your specific UnitedHealthcare plan, and third check UnitedHealthcare's own member portal for the most authoritative real-time status. Networks change between monthly federal filings; our data was last refreshed May 29, 2026.

What if my doctor isn't listed here?

This list reflects UnitedHealthcare's submitted network data as of the last federal filing on May 29, 2026. Doctors join and leave networks between filings, so a current in-network provider may be missing if they joined recently. Call the doctor's office to ask whether they currently accept UnitedHealthcare, then check UnitedHealthcare's own member portal for confirmation.

When was this UnitedHealthcare data last updated?

The UnitedHealthcare North Little Rock provider list was last refreshed May 29, 2026. Doctor and network data come from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Medicare Advantage plans come from the CMS MA Landscape File. Refresh cadence: monthly for provider data, annually for marketplace and Medicare plans.

Related healthcare resources

Patient resources for North Little Rock UnitedHealthcare members.

Data freshness

Last verified May 29, 2026 · Source: CMS Transparency in Coverage federal filings · Refresh cadence: monthly