Dr. Malcolm R. Hutchins
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 29 years
- Graduated from: Southern College Of Optometry
- Graduation year: 1992
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1538217229
Dr. Malcolm R. Hutchins O.D.
Optometrist
He is located at 5111 Rogers Avenue Suite 54 in Fort Smith, AR 72903. Can help patients with the following: Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting, Esotropia, Exotropia, Glaucoma, Retinal Imaging. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538217229. Appointment can be made via the phone number (479) 452-1496. He is affiliated with 1 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. Malcolm R. Hutchins, being an optometrist, 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. Malcolm R. Hutchins.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Color Blindness
- Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Allergy
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Hypertropia
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Imaging
- Sty
Procedures Performed by Dr. Malcolm R. Hutchins
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Malcolm R. Hutchins 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 | Not accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
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 | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
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 | Not accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver (QualChoice) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold (QualChoice) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze (QualChoice) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (QualChoice) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver (QualChoice) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Sep 10, 2007, 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 Sep 10, 2007, 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 Sep 10, 2007, 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 Sep 10, 2007, 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. Malcolm R. Hutchins 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. Malcolm R. Hutchins is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .
Bills through: Malcolm R Hutchins O D P A
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
| Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America | $1135 |
| Coopervision | $1000 |
| Johnson \u0026 Johnson | $23 |
Other
| Promotional Speaking or Service | $1000 |
| Travel and Lodging | $840 |
| Food and Beverage | $333 |
Studies
SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated in 1992
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Malcolm R. Hutchins?
Dr. Malcolm R. Hutchins's office is located at 5111 Rogers Avenue Suite 54 in Fort Smith, AR 72903.
Does Dr. Malcolm R. Hutchins accept patients with Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness?
Yes, Dr. Malcolm R. Hutchins 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. Malcolm R. Hutchins have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Malcolm R. Hutchins is affiliated with Lenscrafters #718.
What conditions does Dr. Malcolm R. Hutchins treat?
Dr. Malcolm R. Hutchins provides treatment for Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting, Esotropia, Exotropia, Glaucoma, Retinal Imaging. For the full list see this list.