Dr. Benjamin Tharian
Dr. Benjamin Tharian
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026

Dr. Benjamin Tharian

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 20 years
  • Graduation year: 2001
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1932599164

Dr. Benjamin Tharian MD MRCP FRACP

Gastroenterologist

He is located at 9501 Baptist Health Drive Suite 900 in Little Rock, AR 72205. Can help patients with the following: Cancer, Gastric Bypass Surgery, Hepatitis A (HAV), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Pancreas Divisum, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932599164. Appointment can be made via the phone number (501) 219-0721. He is affiliated with 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Benjamin Tharian, being an gastroenterologist, 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. Benjamin Tharian.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acute Pain
  • Anemia
  • Arthritis
  • Ascites
  • Asthma
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Autoimmune Hepatitis
  • Bad Breath
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Bladder Control
  • Bleeding Varices
  • Blood in Stool
  • Botulism
  • Cancer
  • Carcinoid Tumor
  • Celiac Disease
  • Chest Pain
  • Childhood Obesity
  • Cholecystitis
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Cirrhosis
  • Clostridium Difficile Colitis
  • Colitis
  • Colonoscopy
  • Common Cold
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cystitis
  • Diarrhea
  • Diverticulosis
  • Edema
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
  • Esophagitis
  • Fatty Liver Disease
  • Feeding and Swallowing
  • Fever
  • Food Allergies
  • Gallbladder Pain
  • Gastric Bypass Surgery
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Gastroparesis
  • General Care
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Heartburn
  • Helicobacter Pylori Infection
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis A (HAV)
  • Hepatitis B (HBV)
  • Hepatitis C (HCV)
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hot Flashes
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hyponatremia
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Influenza
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Internal Bleeding
  • Intussusception
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • Leaky Gut Syndrome
  • Liver Disease
  • Migraine
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pancreas Divisum
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cysts
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Portal Hypertension
  • Prescription Refill
  • Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)
  • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Urethritis
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Procedures Performed by Dr. Benjamin Tharian

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Benjamin Tharian 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
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver (QualChoiceLife) PPO · Silver Preferred 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
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Complete Gold PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connected Silver PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connected Silver + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Silver Preferred 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
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Choice Bronze HSA (QualChoice) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connected Silver (QualChoice) POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connected Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold (QualChoice) POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze (QualChoice) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold (QualChoice) POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver (QualChoice) POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental POS · Silver Preferred 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. Benjamin Tharian is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Benjamin Tharian is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Gastroenterology .

Bills through: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

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

Covidien $11683
Boston Scientific $7609
Olympus $3349

Other

Promotional Speaking or Service $11367
Travel and Lodging $8658
Food and Beverage $5056

Studies

Graduated in 2001

Additional Specialities

  • Internist

Affiliated hospitals

UAMS MEDICAL CENTER
4301 WEST MARKHAM STREET MAIL SLOT 612
LITTLE ROCK, 72205 AR
(501) 686-5000
JEFFERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1600 WEST 40TH AVENUE
PINE BLUFF, 71603 AR
(870) 541-7100

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Questions & Answers

Has Dr. Benjamin Tharian affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Benjamin Tharian is affiliated with UAMS MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. Benjamin Tharian accept patients with Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness?

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Tharian is listed in-network for Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Benjamin Tharian treat?

Dr. Benjamin Tharian provides treatment for Cancer, Gastric Bypass Surgery, Hepatitis A (HAV), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Pancreas Divisum, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC). For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Benjamin Tharian?

Dr. Benjamin Tharian's office is located at 9501 Baptist Health Drive Suite 900 in Little Rock, AR 72205.