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

Robert J Kern, DDS

Individual provider Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · NPI 1154324689

Robert J Kern, DDS is a Maxillofacial Surgery in Independence, Missouri. Graduated from University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1990, 36 years ago. Practices with University Health Physicians, a 346-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Missouri.

Years since qualifying
36
Trained at
University of Iowa College of Dentistry
Licensed in
MO
In the registry since
2005
What do these letters mean?
DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
A dentist. DDS and DMD are the same qualification — universities choose which title to award.

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Practice location Address checks out

4437 S River Blvd Ste 120
Independence, MO 64055-4658
Phone: (816) 373-0800
Fax: (816) 373-0806
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Specialties & licences

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (primary) Taxonomy 1223S0112X · Licence 2001019249 (MO)

Record details

NPI number1154324689
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials DDS
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedMay 30, 2005
Last updated in NPPESDecember 14, 2016
Mailing address2310 Holmes St, Ste 800, Kansas City, MO 64108-2602

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyMAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Also practisesORAL SURGERY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF IOWA COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY
Graduated 1990 (36 years in practice)
Group practice University Health Physicians — 346 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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