Divine Ribakare, DO

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Divine Ribakare is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Fort Smith, AR with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(479) 709-7480Fort Smith, AR
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across AR can see Divine Ribakare, DO in person in Fort Smith or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2013 — over 13 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.

1 of 10 Internal Medicine providers in ARSee all Internal Medicine in Fort Smith13+ years experienceNPI since 2013

Older · 1073dNPPES updated 2023-06-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arkansas State Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1500 Dodson Ave Ste 280, Fort Smith, AR 72901-5182

Fax: (479) 709-7479
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

274

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

306

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,043

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $488k

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 Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
75%

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

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Chronic Kidney Disease
75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Diabetes
62%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Heart Failure
52%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Arthritis
47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
43%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Mood Disorders
42%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$214 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Divine Ribakare's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Sep 12, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 13 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

11001 Executive Center Dr Ste 200, Little Rock, AR 72211-4393

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Divine Ribakare

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Divine Ribakare for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Fort Smith 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 Divine Ribakare

NPI records show Dr. Ribakare as active with telehealth listed in Fort Smith, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (479) 709-7480.

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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