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RICHARD KEARNS D.D.S.
NPI 1760468748
Dentist - General Practice in Grand Island, NE

Active since December 21, 2005Opted out of Medicare · through Mar 28, 2028
638 N WEBB RD, SUITE 1, GRAND ISLAND, NE 68803(308) 381-0167(308) 381-6689 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 Kearns D.d.s. NPPES

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

RICHARD KEARNS D.D.S. (NPI 1760468748) is an individual general practice provider in Grand Island, Nebraska, licensed in Nebraska (6282) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He has opted out of Medicare through March 28, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760468748
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD KEARNSCredential: D.D.S.
Location Address638 N WEBB RD, SUITE 1Grand Island, NE 68803-4049
Mailing Address638 N Webb Rd, Suite 1Grand Island, NE 68803-4049 · (308) 381-0167 · Fax (308) 381-6689
Phone(308) 381-0167
Fax(308) 381-6689
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1760468748 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 · 6282
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.
638 N WEBB RD, Grand Island, NE 68803
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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, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska 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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Opted out of Medicare

Richard Kearns D.d.s. 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 March 28, 2016 through March 28, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateMarch 28, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughMarch 28, 2028Opt-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 68803 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 3

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

WILLIAM RUBEN D.D.S.
Dentist (General Practice)
638 N WEBB RD, SUITE 1
GRAND ISLAND, NE 68803
Hall County (308) 381-0167
NEPHROLOGY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF GEORGIA LLC
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
638 N WEBB RD, SUITE B
GRAND ISLAND, NE 68803
Hall County (308) 382-0121
DR. DAVID LOFGREEN D.D.S.
Dentist (General Practice)
638 N WEBB RD, SUITE 1
GRAND ISLAND, NE 68803
Hall County (308) 381-0167

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 Kearns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Kearns is 1760468748. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2005.

Where is Richard Kearns located?

Richard Kearns practices at 638 N Webb Rd Suite 1, Grand Island, NE 68803. The listed phone number is (308) 381-0167.

What is Richard Kearns's specialty?

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

Is Richard Kearns enrolled in Medicare?

No. Richard Kearns has opted out of Medicare through March 28, 2028. 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 Richard Kearns accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list Richard Kearns 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 Kearns was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.