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Dr. Richard John Vanek Sr., DDS MSCO

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry in Jacksonville, NC · enumerated 2006 · practices at Fischer, Richards & Walker, PA.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1164526257

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Richard John Vanek Sr.
Credential DDS MSCO
Sex Male
Practice address 17 Office Park Dr, Jacksonville, NC, 28546
Phone (910) 353-5234
Fax (910) 353-1999
Enumeration date Sep 11, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jul 28, 2015

Taxonomy & licenses

1223X0400X Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry Dental Providers · License 3622 (NC) Primary

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
6998778 Medicaid NC -
98778 Other NC BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NC
241156A Other NC MEDICARE PTAN

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Richard Vanek is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2015-07-28.