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DR. RICHARD F FOSSUM D.D.S.
NPI 1265451660
Dentist - General Practice in Temple, TX

Active since July 18, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2534 BLUE MEADOW DR, TEMPLE, TX 76502(254) 778-3900(253) 681-0728 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Richard F Fossum D.d.s. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD F FOSSUM D.D.S. (NPI 1265451660) is an individual general practice provider in Temple, Texas, licensed in Texas (19639) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265451660
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD F FOSSUMCredential: D.D.S.
Location Address2534 BLUE MEADOW DRTemple, TX 76502-7924
Mailing Address2534 Blue Meadow DrTemple, TX 76502-7924 · (254) 778-3900 · Fax (253) 681-0728
Phone(254) 778-3900
Fax(253) 681-0728
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1265451660 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 19639
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.

2534 BLUE MEADOW DR, Temple, TX 76502
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama 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)

Dr. Richard F Fossum D.d.s. 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 76502 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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

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

RICHARD F. FOSSUM DDS, PA
Dentist
2534 BLUE MEADOW DR
TEMPLE, TX 76502
Bell County (254) 778-3900

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 Fossum's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Fossum is 1265451660. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.

Where is Richard Fossum located?

Richard Fossum practices at 2534 Blue Meadow Dr, Temple, TX 76502. The listed phone number is (254) 778-3900.

What is Richard Fossum's specialty?

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

Is Richard Fossum enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Richard Fossum accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 6 other insurers list Richard Fossum 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 Fossum was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.