Quick answers
- Does Ralph R. Kearns Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ralph R. Kearns Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ralph R. Kearns Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 139 Original Medicare patients and 576 services for Ralph R. Kearns Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ralph R. Kearns Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1265571004. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Ralph R. Kearns Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 139 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 576 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions (98941)574 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis57%
- Anxiety28%
- Diabetes20%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ralph R. Kearns Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 134 Ladys Island Dr, ABeaufort, SC 29907 (843) 525‑6500
Specialties
- Chiropracticprimary
Other chiropractors in Beaufort
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Beaufort, SC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CH |
|---|---|
| School | Life Chiropractic College - West |
| Graduation year | 1982 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265571004 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians