Fayz A Hudefi, MD

Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology

Psychiatry & Neurology

Also practices: FAMILY PRACTICE

(479) 441-5601Fort Smith, AR
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Fayz a Hudefi, MD practices as part of a group addiction medicine psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Fort Smith, AR. With 34+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Fort Smith area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 48% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
34+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1262dNPPES updated 2022-11-21 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1001 Towson Ave Fl 6, Fort Smith, AR 72901-4921

Fax: (479) 709-7423
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.22%

Arkansas avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Arkansas

1.22% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

172

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

232

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,638

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $204k

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 Mood Disorders.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Alzheimer's / Dementia
75%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Depression
Higher than avg (+42%)74%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+33%)67%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+10%)59%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Schizophrenia
51%

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

$1.1k received from industry

3 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 Fayz a Hudefi's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Apr 8, 2021

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 34 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

A doctor of osteopathy board eligible/certified in the field of Psychiatry by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry is able to obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine

Taxonomy: 2084A0401X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

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

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 150113

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Virtual Addiction Medicine Care With Fayz a Hudefi

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Fayz a Hudefi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder 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 Fayz a Hudefi

Dr. Hudefi is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fort Smith, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (479) 441-5601.

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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