Richard Meekins, D.D.S.
NPI 1891785655 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Memphis, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Oral Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Meekins, D.D.S. is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider in Memphis, TN (NPI 1891785655).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891785655
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)Dental Providers
- Credential
- D.D.S.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DS7916 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 346 | 281 |
| Ibuprofen | 304 | 254 |
| Penicillin V Potassium | 296 | 262 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 292 | 256 |
| Dexamethasone | 138 | 130 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 57 | 48 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 24 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,223 across 23 records (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
- 2005-10-24
- Last updated
- 2012-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Meekins's NPI number?
- Richard Meekins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891785655, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Meekins's specialty?
- Richard Meekins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dental Providers).
- Where is Richard Meekins located?
- Richard Meekins's practice location on file with NPPES is 1251 Wesley Dr, Memphis, TN 38116-6442.
- What is Richard Meekins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Meekins is (901) 398-0793.
- Does Richard Meekins accept Medicare?
- Richard Meekins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Meekins's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Meekins's NPI (1891785655) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-11-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.