Dr. Charles M. Gooden
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 26 years
- Graduated from: University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1995
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1558322016
Dr. Charles M. Gooden M.D.
Surgeon
He is located at 7001 Rogers Avenue Suite 600 in Fort Smith, AR 72903. Can help patients with the following: Achalasia, Anal Fissure, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulosis, Gangrene, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558322016. Appointment can be made via the phone number (479) 573-3101. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Charles M. Gooden, being an surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Charles M. Gooden.
- Achalasia
- Anal Fissure
- Appendicitis
- Boils
- Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyst
- Diverticulosis
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gallstones
- Gangrene
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Lymphedema
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Ulcerative Colitis
Procedures Performed by Dr. Charles M. Gooden
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Charles M. Gooden as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Silver (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 14 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connected Silver | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connected Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Everyday Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Silver | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Bronze HSA (QualChoice) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connected Silver (QualChoice) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connected Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Gold (QualChoice) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Expanded Bronze (QualChoice) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold (QualChoice) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Silver (QualChoice) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Aug 10, 2010, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Exp Standardized | PPO · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Value | PPO · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Catastrophic HSA | PPO · Catastrophic | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Standardized | PPO · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Value | PPO · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Silver AH | PPO · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Standardized | PPO · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
Health Advantage
Network data as of Aug 10, 2010, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from Health Advantage
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| HA Bronze Exp Standardized | POS · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Bronze National | POS · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Gold Premier National | POS · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Gold Standardized | POS · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Platinum Premier National | POS · Platinum | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Platinum Standardized | POS · Platinum | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Silver AH | POS · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Silver Standardized | POS · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
Octave
Network data as of Aug 10, 2010, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 6 plans from Octave
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octave Bronze Exp Standardized | POS · Expanded Bronze | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Bronze Value | POS · Expanded Bronze | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Gold Classic National | POS · Gold | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Gold Standardized | POS · Gold | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Silver AH | POS · Silver | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Silver Standardized | POS · Silver | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
Dental plans
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Aug 10, 2010, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Gold | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Gold Plus Vision | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Pediatric | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum Plus Vision | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum Premium | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum Premium Plus Vision | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Silver | PPO · Low | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Charles M. Gooden is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Charles M. Gooden is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - General Surgery .
Bills through: Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Ethicon Us | $99 |
| KCI USA | $68 |
| Par Pharmaceutical | $57 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $389 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1995
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Charles M. Gooden accept patients with Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness?
Yes, Dr. Charles M. Gooden is listed in-network for Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Charles M. Gooden have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Charles M. Gooden is affiliated with Urology Group of Western Arkansas. For the full list of practices see this list.
What conditions does Dr. Charles M. Gooden treat?
Dr. Charles M. Gooden provides treatment for Achalasia, Anal Fissure, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulosis, Gangrene, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Charles M. Gooden?
Dr. Charles M. Gooden's office is located at 7001 Rogers Avenue Suite 600 in Fort Smith, AR 72903.
Has Dr. Charles M. Gooden affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Charles M. Gooden is affiliated with SPARKS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.