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RICHARD J KEARNS M.D.
NPI 1831187236
Orthopaedic Surgery in Houston, TX

Active since October 10, 2005PECOS Enrolled
7401 S. MAIN, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 799-2300(713) 794-3380 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 18, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Richard J Kearns M.d. NPPES

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

RICHARD J KEARNS M.D. (NPI 1831187236) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (G6951) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831187236
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD J KEARNSCredential: M.D.
Location Address7401 S. MAINHouston, TX 77030-4509
Mailing Address7401 Main StHouston, TX 77030-4509 · (713) 799-2300 · Fax (713) 794-3380
Phone(713) 799-2300
Fax(713) 794-3380
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateOctober 10, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 18, 2019
✔ NPI 1831187236 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · G6951
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
7401 S. MAIN, Houston, TX 77030
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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)

Richard J Kearns 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 77030 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%2,047 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
90%1,260 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%644 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
0%1,195 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
22%1,100 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 95% · 132 patients
99%132 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
70%1,195 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
70%1,195 patients4/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 731 patients
7%731 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
14%1,195 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

JULIETTE A. ZUMWALT P.A.
Physician Assistant
7401 S. MAIN
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 799-2300
KAREN ANN GUNTER P.A.
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
7401 S. MAIN
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 799-2300
BABAK SHERKAT R.N.
Registered Nurse
7401 S. MAIN
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 799-2300
ALISHA SMITH PTA
Physical Therapist
7401 S. MAIN
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 799-2300
BRANDON THOMPSON LSA
Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Assistant)
7401 S. MAIN
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 799-2300
MRS. CHRISTINA KARIAN DONAHUE PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
7401 S. MAIN, FONDREN ORTHOPEDIC GROUP LLP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (281) 799-2300
DARREN DOWNING GORE PA
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
7401 S. MAIN, FONDREN ORTHOPEDIC GROUP L.L.P.
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 799-2300
HUSSEIN A ELKOUSY M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
7401 S. MAIN
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 799-2300

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 1831187236. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 10, 2005.

Where is Richard Kearns located?

Richard Kearns practices at 7401 S. Main, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 799-2300.

What is Richard Kearns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Richard Kearns enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Kearns was last updated on April 18, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.