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DR. RICHARD K STRAUS SR. D.M.D.
NPI 1740376821
Dentist - General Practice in Columbus, GA

Active since October 05, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1380 14TH ST, COLUMBUS, GA 31901(706) 322-0651(706) 322-0876 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 2, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

About Dr. Richard K Straus Sr. D.m.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD K STRAUS SR. D.M.D. (NPI 1740376821) is an individual general practice provider in Columbus, Georgia, licensed in Missouri (2016011630) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740376821
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD K STRAUS SR.Credential: D.M.D.
Location Address1380 14TH STColumbus, GA 31901-2355
Mailing Address1380 14th StColumbus, GA 31901-2355 · (706) 322-0651 · Fax (706) 322-0876
Phone(706) 322-0651
Fax(706) 322-0876
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 2, 2016
✔ NPI 1740376821 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MO · 2016011630✔ Licensed in GA · DN010059
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.
1380 14TH ST, Columbus, GA 31901
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Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Richard K Straus Sr. D.m.d. 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 31901 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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 5

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

STEVEN P SWORDS DMD, PC
Dentist (General Practice)
1380 14TH ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Muscogee County (706) 324-4363
LEO WHEAT III
Dentist
1380 14TH ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Muscogee County (706) 322-0651
DR. TYLER K. MYERS D.M.D.
Dentist (General Practice)
1380 14TH ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Muscogee County (706) 322-0651
RICHARD K. STRAUS, D.M.D
Dentist (General Practice)
1380 14TH ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Muscogee County (706) 322-0651
DR. STEVEN PAUL SWORDS D.M.D.
Dentist (General Practice)
1380 14TH ST
COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Muscogee County (706) 324-4363

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 Straus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Straus is 1740376821. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2006.

Where is Richard Straus located?

Richard Straus practices at 1380 14th St, Columbus, GA 31901. The listed phone number is (706) 322-0651.

What is Richard Straus's specialty?

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

Is Richard Straus enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Richard Straus accept?

Health plans from BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 6 other insurers list Richard Straus 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 Straus was last updated on June 2, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years 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.