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NATIONAL PARK ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL ENDOSCOPY is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in HOT SPRINGS, AR, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 2.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews.

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NATIONAL PARK ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC DBA SOUTH CENTRAL ENDOSCOPY

hot springs, ARMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

124 SAWTOOTH OAK ST

HOT SPRINGS, AR

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(501) 623-7800

Service Area

This provider serves patients in HOT SPRINGS and surrounding areas in AR.

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Note on Service Area

This ambulatory surgery center serves patients in the surrounding area. Contact this surgery center directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Procedures Performed

Common outpatient procedures performed at this ambulatory surgery center, based on reported specialties.

Obstetrics & Gynecology6
HysteroscopyA slim camera passed through the cervix examines the inside of the uterus, and can remove polyps or fibroids in the same visit. No abdominal incision is involved. Cramping for a day or two afterward is normal.LaparoscopyA camera and instruments are inserted through small abdominal incisions, allowing diagnosis and treatment without a large open incision. Used for endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and pelvic pain, with recovery measured in days rather than weeks.D&C (Dilation and Curettage)The cervix is dilated and the uterine lining removed, for heavy bleeding, after a miscarriage, or to obtain tissue for diagnosis. The procedure takes 10 to 15 minutes and most people return to normal activity within a day or two.Tubal LigationThe fallopian tubes are sealed, cut, or removed to provide permanent contraception. It should be considered irreversible — reversal is not reliably successful, so it is intended for people certain they do not want future pregnancy.Endometrial AblationThe uterine lining is destroyed to reduce or stop heavy menstrual bleeding, offering an alternative to hysterectomy. It is not a contraceptive, and it is only appropriate for those who have completed childbearing.Ovarian Cyst RemovalA persistent, enlarging, or painful ovarian cyst is removed, usually laparoscopically. Surgeons generally aim to remove the cyst while preserving the ovary itself, particularly for patients who may want future pregnancy.
Gastroenterology (GI Surgery)6
ColonoscopyA flexible camera examines the full length of the colon to screen for cancer and remove polyps before they become cancerous. Done under sedation, it typically takes 30 to 60 minutes. The bowel prep the day before is the part most patients find hardest.Upper Endoscopy (EGD)A thin camera passed through the mouth examines the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine. Used to investigate persistent heartburn, difficulty swallowing, unexplained bleeding, or abdominal pain. Usually takes 15 to 30 minutes under sedation.Flexible SigmoidoscopyExamines the lower portion of the colon only, rather than its full length. Preparation is lighter than a full colonoscopy and sedation is sometimes unnecessary, but it cannot detect problems higher in the colon.Capsule EndoscopyYou swallow a vitamin-sized camera that photographs the small intestine as it passes through — a region that standard scopes cannot easily reach. There is no sedation and no recovery. The capsule passes naturally, and images are reviewed after the fact.ERCPCombines endoscopy and X-ray imaging to diagnose and treat blockages in the bile and pancreatic ducts, most often gallstones stuck in a duct. Unlike a routine endoscopy, it carries a meaningful risk of pancreatitis afterward, so it is used when treatment is likely rather than for screening alone.Hemorrhoid TreatmentShrinks or removes swollen veins in the rectum and anus using rubber band ligation, injection, or surgical removal depending on severity. Banding is quick and typically requires no anesthesia; surgical removal is more effective for advanced cases but recovery is noticeably more uncomfortable.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

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Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 95/100 (+2 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 157 surveys · 19% response rate

OAS CAHPS scores are linear means (0–100) from Medicare patient surveys. Higher is better. National averages shown for comparison.

Overall RatingPatients who gave the facility a high overall rating
95+2 vs national avg (93)
0↑ natl avg100
Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
94+2 vs national avg (92)
0↑ natl avg100
StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
98+2 vs national avg (96)
0↑ natl avg100
CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
94+0 vs national avg (94)
0↑ natl avg100
Source: OAS CAHPS (Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS) Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Scores are linear means on a 0–100 scale.

Safety Metrics

Safe Surgery Checklist: 81.0% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

% of surgical patients for whom a safe surgery checklist was used (ASC-9). Higher is better.

81.0%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

% of patients transferred to a hospital during or after their procedure (ASC-4). Lower is better.

0.19%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.1%

Patient Burn Rate

% of patients who experienced a burn during their procedure. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.03%

Wrong Site Surgery Rate

% of cases involving wrong-site, wrong-side, wrong-patient, or wrong-implant surgical events. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.01%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Affiliated Surgeons

Surgeons affiliated with this facility based on NPPES NPI registry data.

BRENDA G. KETCHER, M.D.,P.A.

Gastroenterology

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BRENT DARIN FIKES, A.P.N.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

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RODRIGO T CAMACHO, APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

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TERRI BLACKSTOCK, M.D.

Gastroenterology

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Surgeon affiliations are sourced from CMS NPPES data and may not reflect current practice arrangements. Contact the facility to confirm.

Preparing for Your Procedure

Guides covering what to expect before, during, and after outpatient surgery.

Colonoscopy Prep: What Actually Matters
The prep is the hard part — here is how to get through it.
Pre-Op Preparation Checklist
What to do in the weeks before your procedure, from two weeks out to the morning of.
What to Expect on Surgery Day
Arrival, check-in, the procedure itself, and discharge.
Understanding Anesthesia at an ASC
Sedation types, who administers it, and how recovery differs.
How to Read CAHPS Patient Experience Scores
What the survey scores above actually measure.
How Medicare Covers Outpatient Surgery
What Medicare pays at a certified ASC and what you owe.
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Google Reviews

2
4 reviews
Jason Julian

Jason Julian

They billed me for the procedure, even though my insurance payed for it. I called multiple times to get my money back, however, they never responded. I do not recommend.

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Tonia Hancock

Tonia Hancock

Procedure scheduling is a nightmare! The check in staff behave as if you have no other provider choices, how wrong you are, young lady. This clinic is the worst!

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Elaine Davis

Elaine Davis

I had a great experience with my endoscopy after a little misunderstanding with the schedule. They treated me with great care from the time I got there until I left. They were very good at explaining all the details before the procedure and afterwards . I would highly recommend them . Dr. Voise and staff were amazing.

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Lacy H

Lacy H

Bar none the worst experience with a physicians group in my life. From the staff not returning phone calls, to excessively long wait times for scheduling, I ended up giving up and going elsewhere. Left me literally in tears.

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Contact

Phone

(501) 623-7800

Website

nationalparkphysicianservices.com/south-central-gi

Years in Operation

16 years

Est. 2010

Ownership

For-Profit

Accreditation

AAAHC

Operating Rooms

2

Specialties

Obstetrics & GynecologyGastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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Questions to Ask

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