Robert J Kern, DDS - Medicare Dentist in Independence, MO

Robert J Kern, DDS is a medicare enrolled "Dentist - Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery" provider in Independence, Missouri. He went to University Of Iowa College Of Dentistry and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Maxillofacial Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Health Physicians and his current practice location is 4437 S River Blvd, Suite 120, Independence, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (816) 373-0800.

Robert J Kern is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2001019249) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1154324689.

Contact Information

Robert J Kern, DDS
4437 S River Blvd, Suite 120,
Independence, MO 64055-4658
(816) 373-0800
(816) 373-0806

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRobert J Kern
GenderMale
SpecialityMaxillofacial Surgery
Experience34 Years
Location4437 S River Blvd, Independence, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Robert J Kern attended and graduated from University Of Iowa College Of Dentistry in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154324689
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/30/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/14/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729272380
  • Enrollment ID: I20101028000392

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert J Kern such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154324689NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
1223S0112XDentist - Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery 2001019249 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Truman Medical Center Hospital HillKansas city, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Health Physicians1153235825296

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Robert J Kern allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Health Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669456257
PECOS PAC ID: 1153235825
Enrollment ID: O20031117000701

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Robert J Kern is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Robert J Kern, DDS
2310 Holmes St, Ste 800,
Kansas City, MO 64108-2602

Ph: (816) 218-2523
Robert J Kern, DDS
4437 S River Blvd, Suite 120,
Independence, MO 64055-4658

Ph: (816) 373-0800

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