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Charles Gibson, O.D.

Optometrist in Fort Smith, AR · enumerated 2006 · practices at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc..

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1972673432

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Charles Gibson

Credential O.D.

Sex Male

Practice address Fort Smith, AR, 72901

Phone (479) 649-5900

Fax (479) 649-6724

Enumeration date Nov 9, 2006

Last updated in NPPES Jul 8, 2007

Street address withheld: NPPES sole-proprietor addresses can be home addresses. See our data policy.

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 2069 (AR) Primary

OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
47859	Other	-	ARKANSAS BCBS
07225	Other	-	SPECTERA
26766	Other	-	MEDICAL EYE SERVICES
56908	Other	-	SUPERIOR VISION PLAN
923045	Other	-	BLOCK VISION
38855	Other	-	AVESIS
041012	Other	-	NATIONAL VISION ASSOCIATI
1454016	Other	-	OPTICHOICE
47678	Other	-	DAVIS VISION
710739595001	Other	-	OKLAHOMA BCBS

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What is the NPI number for Charles Gibson?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Charles Gibson is 1972673432, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Where does Charles Gibson practice?

The practice location on file with NPPES is in Fort Smith, AR. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Eyewear Supplier · Fort Smith, AR NPI 1215010798

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2007-07-08.