Dr Richard Dale Childress, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Memphis, TN

Dr Richard Dale Childress, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Memphis, Tennessee. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. He is a member of the group practice Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc. and his current practice location is 5659 S Rex Rd, Memphis, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (901) 763-3636.

Dr Richard Dale Childress is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 39115) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1578538070.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Dale Childress, MD
5659 S Rex Rd,
Memphis, TN 38119-3821
(901) 763-3636
(901) 763-3694

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Dale Childress
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience25 Years
Location5659 S Rex Rd, Memphis, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Richard Dale Childress attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578538070
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/25/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587615992
  • Enrollment ID: I20050202001059

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Dale Childress such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578538070NPI-NPPES
P00447294OtherMEDICARE RAILROAD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 39115 (Tennessee)Primary
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 19582 (Mississippi)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc.5193610228432

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Richard Dale Childress allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBaptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306089206
PECOS PAC ID: 5193610228
Enrollment ID: O20040218000385

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Richard Dale Childress is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Richard Dale Childress, MD
Po Box 405827,
Atlanta, GA 30384-5800

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Dr Richard Dale Childress, MD
5659 S Rex Rd,
Memphis, TN 38119-3821

Ph: (901) 763-3636

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