ROBERT J KERN DDS
NPI 1154324689
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Independence, MO

Active since May 30, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.88/100
CMS Quality Rating
4437 S RIVER BLVD, SUITE 120, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055(816) 373-0800(816) 373-0806 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 14, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 14, 2016, Jun 27, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Robert J Kern Dds NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ROBERT J KERN DDS (NPI 1154324689) is an individual oral and maxillofacial surgery provider in Independence, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2001019249) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa College Of Dentistry (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154324689
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223S0112X
Provider Legal NameROBERT J KERNCredential: DDS
Location Address4437 S RIVER BLVD, SUITE 120Independence, MO 64055-4658
Mailing Address2310 Holmes St, Ste 800Kansas City, MO 64108-2602 · (816) 218-2523 · Fax (816) 285-6923
Fax(816) 373-0806
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa College Of DentistryGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateMay 30, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 14, 20162 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1154324689 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyDentist · Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223S0112X
License Licensed in MO · 2001019249
Definition
An oral and maxillofacial surgery dentist specialized in the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
4437 S RIVER BLVD, Independence, MO 64055

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINX07519MA
Medicare UPINU60745MO

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Robert J Kern Dds is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8729272380
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101028000392
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill

Acute Care Hospitals · Kansas City, MO
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260048
Location2301 Holmes StreetKansas City, MO 64108 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64055 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$85.82 typical visit price
range $55.29 – $168.52
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $13.82 – $42.13)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.10 typical visit price
range $17.60 – $137.20
Typical copayment $17.27 (range $4.40 – $34.30)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

86.88/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality77.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.71

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Dentist (General Practice)
4437 S RIVER BLVD
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
Dentist (General Practice)
4437 S RIVER BLVD, SUITE 110
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
Dentist (General Practice)
4437 S RIVER BLVD
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Robert Kern's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Kern is 1154324689. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2005.

Where is Robert Kern located?

Robert Kern practices at 4437 S River Blvd Suite 120, Independence, MO 64055. The listed phone number is (816) 373-0800.

What is Robert Kern's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with taxonomy code 1223S0112X.

Is Robert Kern enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Kern is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Robert Kern accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 17 other insurers list Robert Kern as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Robert Kern affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Kern is affiliated with Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Kern was last updated on December 14, 2016. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.