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RICHARD STRAKUS DMD
NPI 1184606386
Dentist - General Practice in Needham, MA

Active since November 15, 2005PECOS Enrolled
87 CHESTNUT ST, NEEDHAM, MA 02492(781) 444-6650(781) 444-3607 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Richard Strakus Dmd NPPES

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

RICHARD STRAKUS DMD (NPI 1184606386) is an individual general practice provider in Needham, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (17179) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184606386
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD STRAKUSCredential: DMD
Location Address87 CHESTNUT STNeedham, MA 02492-2578
Mailing Address87 Chestnut StNeedham, MA 02492-2578 · (781) 444-6650 · Fax (781) 444-3607
Phone(781) 444-6650
Fax(781) 444-3607
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1184606386 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 17179
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
87 CHESTNUT ST, Needham, MA 02492
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Richard Strakus Dmd is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02492 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
$97.64 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $24.41 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. KATHLEEN MARIE MCCAFFERTY DMD
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
87 CHESTNUT ST, #1
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 444-6650
KENNETH T. YELLAND DMD
Dentist (General Practice)
87 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 444-6650
DEBRA J. BLATTMAN DMD
Dentist (General Practice)
87 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 444-6650
PATRICIA A LANGILL FNP
Family Medicine
87 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 444-5515
CHESTNUT UROLOGY PC
Urology
87 CHESTNUT ST, 3RD FLOOR
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 449-0646
HOWARD NEEDLEMAN DMD
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
87 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 444-6650
NEEDHAM FAMILY PRACTICE ASSOC. P.C.
Family Medicine
87 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 444-5515
RICHARD A BRUUN DDS
Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
87 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 02492
Norfolk County (781) 444-6650

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 Richard Strakus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Strakus is 1184606386. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2005.

Where is Richard Strakus located?

Richard Strakus practices at 87 Chestnut St, Needham, MA 02492. The listed phone number is (781) 444-6650.

What is Richard Strakus's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Richard Strakus enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Strakus is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Richard Strakus accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Richard Strakus 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Strakus was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.