Kent Dobbins, O.D.
NPI 1740367515 · Optometrist · Lawrence, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kent Dobbins, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Lawrence, KS (NPI 1740367515).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740367515
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1081-2 (KS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,356 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 510 | $116 |
| Evaluation of Eye Adaptation to Light and Dark With Interpretation and Report92284 | 273 | $33 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 189 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 137 | $118 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 116 | $33 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 44 | $138 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 114 | 29 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 40 | 30 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 37 | 29 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 34 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 24 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 18 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$35 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kent Dobbins's NPI number?
- Kent Dobbins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740367515, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kent Dobbins's specialty?
- Kent Dobbins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Kent Dobbins located?
- Kent Dobbins's practice location on file with NPPES is 831 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044-2665.
- What is Kent Dobbins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kent Dobbins is (785) 843-5665.
- Does Kent Dobbins accept Medicare?
- Kent Dobbins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kent Dobbins's NPI active?
- Yes — Kent Dobbins's NPI (1740367515) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.