DR. RICHARD MARTIN KUHNS III D.C.
NPI 1396817177
Chiropractor in Southern Pines, NC

Active since November 15, 2006
281 W PENNSYLVANIA AVE, SOUTHERN PINES, NC 28387(910) 725-0131(910) 725-0342 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Martin Kuhns Iii D.c. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD MARTIN KUHNS III D.C. (NPI 1396817177) is an individual chiropractor in Southern Pines, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2888) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396817177
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy111N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD MARTIN KUHNS IIICredential: D.C.
Location Address281 W PENNSYLVANIA AVESouthern Pines, NC 28387-5430
Mailing Address6415 Brookstone Lane, Suite102Fayetteville, NC 28314-2101 · (910) 867-1612 · Fax (910) 867-2129
Fax(910) 725-0342
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 15, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMay 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1396817177 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractorChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111N00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2888
Definition
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
281 W PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Southern Pines, NC 28387

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard Martin Kuhns Iii D.c. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Kuhns reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Chiropractor
281 W PENNSYLVANIA AVEUNE
Southern Pines, NC 28387
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions 98941
Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.
131 services23 patients
Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions 98940
Chiropractic manipulative treatment focuses on adjusting your spine to improve your body's physical function. In this service, a chiropractor applies controlled force to 1-2 spinal regions. This helps to restore mobility and alleviate discomfort in those areas.
67 services12 patients

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 Kuhns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Kuhns is 1396817177. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2006.

Where is Richard Kuhns located?

Richard Kuhns practices at 281 W Pennsylvania Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387. The listed phone number is (910) 725-0131.

What is Richard Kuhns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

Is Richard Kuhns enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Richard Kuhns's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Kuhns reassigns Medicare benefits to Cardinal Family Chiropractic, PA (Southern Pines, NC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Richard Kuhns's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Kuhns was last updated on May 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.