Doctor Profile

Orthopedic & Rehab · Orthopedic Surgery

Asa W. Shnaekel

MD · Orthopedic Surgery · University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine
1010 S MAIN ST
Jonesboro, AR 72401
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 10 Years Practicing
1.0K
Medicare Patients / yr
21
Procedures Billed
10
Years Practicing
3
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Shnaekel

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Arkansas, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Shnaekel is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 72401, AR — the Orthopedic Surgery's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (870) 932-1820 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Shnaekel Does

Dr. Shnaekel served 1,014 Medicare patients across 1,331 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's similar to the average Orthopedic Surgery in Arkansas (1,031 patients across 179 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)188107
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)151121
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes (99212)130100
X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)11066
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)10880

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Shnaekel billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Shnaekel is affiliated with 3 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 3 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Arkansas Methodist Medical Center

Paragould, AR
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

St Bernards Medical Center

Jonesboro, AR
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 CMS Rating

Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Walnut Ridge, AR
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Shnaekel practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Shnaekel offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 1010 S MAIN ST, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Phone: (870) 932-1820

Area Safety Grade

D-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

22 min

Average commute time in this zip · 89% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

85.6973

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Orthopedic & Rehab Doctors near 72401, AR

If Dr. Shnaekel isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest orthopedic and rehab doctors near 72401, AR:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Mark AllardOrthopedic Surgery25<1 mi
Christopher J. LangOrthopedic Surgery203<1 mi
Leslie PotterOrthopedic Surgery108<1 mi
Vestal B. SmithPhysical Medicine And Rehabilitation691<1 mi
Jianbin ZhengPain Management65<1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Shnaekel takes three steps:

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Asa W. Shnaekel: Common Questions

Does Dr. Shnaekel accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Shnaekel is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Shnaekel depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 72401, AR →
Where is Dr. Shnaekel's office?
Dr. Shnaekel practices at 1010 S MAIN ST, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Phone: (870) 932-1820.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Shnaekel accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (870) 932-1820 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 72401, AR to see available options.
Does Dr. Shnaekel offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Shnaekel as offering telehealth. Call the office at (870) 932-1820 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Shnaekel?
Dr. Shnaekel graduated in 2016 and has been practicing for approximately 10 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Shnaekel treated 1,014 Medicare patients across 21 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Shnaekel is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (870) 932-1820 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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