Brent Vaught Witherington, MD

Family Medicine

Brent Vaught Witherington is a Family Medicine specialist based in Fayetteville, AR with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(479) 442-0006Fayetteville, AR
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across AR can see Brent Vaught Witherington, MD in person in Fayetteville or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 2004 and has 22+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 206 Family Medicine providers in ARSee all Family Medicine in Fayetteville22+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1606dNPPES updated 2021-12-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arkansas State Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1188 N Salem Rd Ste 6, Fayetteville, AR 72704-8803

Fax: (479) 442-3038
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93.8%

Arkansas avg: 85.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)

Better than 82% of reporting doctors in Arkansas

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

220

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

306

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

8,213

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.96M

Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
70%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%
High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-10%)60%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
35%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Schizophrenia
24%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$652 received from industry

43 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Brent Vaught Witherington's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2004

    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Dec 28, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

University of Arkansas College of Medicine (Class of 2004)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 1523, Fayetteville, AR 72702-1523

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Brent Vaught Witherington

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Brent Vaught Witherington for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fayetteville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Brent Vaught Witherington

Dr. Witherington is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fayetteville, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (479) 442-0006.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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