Candace Danette Shafer- Franks, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Forrest City, AR

Candace Danette Shafer- Franks, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics" physician in Forrest City, Arkansas. She went to University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. She is a member of the group practice Forrest City Physician Services, Pllc and her current practice location is 901 Holiday Dr, Forrest City, Arkansas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (870) 633-0880.

Candace Danette Shafer- Franks is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number E4837) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1437189255.

Contact Information

Candace Danette Shafer- Franks, MD
901 Holiday Dr,
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-0880
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameCandace Danette Shafer- Franks
GenderFemale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience22 Years
Location901 Holiday Dr, Forrest City, Arkansas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Candace Danette Shafer- Franks attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437189255
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/08/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264439553
  • Enrollment ID: I20061030000347

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Candace Danette Shafer- Franks such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437189255NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine E4837 (Arkansas)Secondary
208000000XPediatrics E4837 (Arkansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kindred Hospice IForrest city, ARHospice
Forrest City Medical CenterForrest city, ARHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Forrest City Physician Services, Pllc23657943028

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Entity NameSt Bernard Community Hospital Corporation
Entity TypePart A Provider - Critical Access Hospital
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962410183
PECOS PAC ID: 7810897485
Enrollment ID: O20071010000024

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Entity NameForrest City Clinic Company Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821293051
PECOS PAC ID: 1557457447
Enrollment ID: O20071024000213

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Entity NameHelena Emergency Physicians Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679705370
PECOS PAC ID: 9830245612
Enrollment ID: O20090919000027

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Entity NameForrest City Physician Services, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154815181
PECOS PAC ID: 2365794302
Enrollment ID: O20181002003721

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Candace Danette Shafer- Franks, MD
5565 Petersburg Parkway,
Indianapolis, IN 46254

Ph: (317) 616-8755
Candace Danette Shafer- Franks, MD
901 Holiday Dr,
Forrest City, AR 72335

Ph: (870) 633-0880

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Pediatrics Doctors in Forrest City, AR

William C Patton, M.D.
Pediatrics
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 901 Holiday Dr, Forrest City, AR 72335
Phone: 870-633-0880    Fax: 870-633-3801

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