Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Dennis W Kappenman Jr., OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1306939020

Dr. Dennis W Kappenman Jr., OD is an Optometry in Columbus, Nebraska. Graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 2001, 25 years ago. Practices with Heartland Optical Inc, a 5-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Nebraska.

Years since qualifying
25
Trained at
Southern College of Optometry
Licensed in
NE
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Partly verified

Some contact details are missing from the federal record.

Walmart Vision Center 818 E 23rd St
Columbus, NE 68601
Phone: (402) 564-0474
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence NE 1171 (NE)

Record details

NPI number1306939020
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedOctober 2, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJuly 8, 2007

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolSOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2001 (25 years in practice)
Group practice Heartland Optical Inc. — 5 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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