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DR. KENT EDWARD DODSON DDS
NPI 1629054408
Dentist - General Practice in Lincoln, NE

Active since December 22, 2005Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 20, 2026
8251 NORTHWOODS DR, LINCOLN, NE 68505(402) 484-6666(402) 484-6696 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Kent Edward Dodson Dds NPPES

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

DR. KENT EDWARD DODSON DDS (NPI 1629054408) is an individual general practice provider in Lincoln, Nebraska, licensed in Nebraska (5520) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He has opted out of Medicare through October 20, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629054408
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. KENT EDWARD DODSONCredential: DDS
Location Address8251 NORTHWOODS DRLincoln, NE 68505-3092
Mailing Address8251 Northwoods DrLincoln, NE 68505-3092 · (402) 484-6666 · Fax (402) 484-6696
Fax(402) 484-6696
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1629054408 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License Licensed in NE · 5520
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.
8251 NORTHWOODS DR, Lincoln, NE 68505

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid47072833600NE

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Kent Edward Dodson Dds has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 20, 2016 through October 20, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 20, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 20, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 68505 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
$81.20 typical visit price
range $52.69 – $160.21
Typical copayment $20.30 (range $13.17 – $40.05)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.00 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $131.25
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.22 – $32.81)
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.

Dentist (General Practice)
8251 NORTHWOODS DR
LINCOLN, NE 68505

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 Kent Dodson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kent Dodson is 1629054408. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 22, 2005.

Where is Kent Dodson located?

Kent Dodson practices at 8251 Northwoods Dr, Lincoln, NE 68505. The listed phone number is (402) 484-6666.

What is Kent Dodson's specialty?

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

Is Kent Dodson enrolled in Medicare?

No. Kent Dodson has opted out of Medicare through October 20, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Kent Dodson 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 5 other insurers list Kent Dodson 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 Kent Dodson was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 24 days 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.