Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. Richard Walter Kitchell, DDS
Dentist in Blowing Rock, NC · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1548334964
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Richard Walter Kitchell
Credential DDS
Sex Male
Practice address 366chestnut Dr, Blowing Rock, NC, 28605
Phone (828) 295-9634
Enumeration date Nov 17, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jul 8, 2007
Taxonomy & licenses
DDS · Doctor of Dental Surgery: A licensed dentist; DDS and DMD are equivalent dental degrees.
About the DDS credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8995025 | Medicaid | NC | - |
| 3469 | Other | NC | DENTAL LICENSE |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
How do I verify Richard Kitchell's NPI record?
Cross-check NPI 1548334964 against the official CMS registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov. This page mirrors the same public NPPES data with a monthly snapshot.
Is NPI 1548334964 active?
Yes, as of the latest NPPES snapshot, NPI 1548334964 is active (record last updated 2007-07-08).
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2007-07-08.