Kent D Childs, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Chattanooga, TN

Kent D Childs, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. His current practice location is 1651 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 201, Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 899-9133.

Kent D Childs is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 26504) 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 1427022714.

Contact Information

Kent D Childs, MD
1651 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 201,
Chattanooga, TN 37421-3291
(423) 899-9133
(423) 855-8176

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKent D Childs
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience32 Years
Location1651 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 201, Chattanooga, 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:
  • Kent D Childs graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427022714
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/06/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072640978
  • Enrollment ID: I20100426000226

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kent D Childs such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427022714NPI-NPPES
3098858MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 26504 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Erlanger Medical CenterChattanooga, TNHospital
Memorial Healthcare System, IncChattanooga, TNHospital

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. Kent D Childs allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWomens Health Professionals Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386360147
PECOS PAC ID: 1355712589
Enrollment ID: O20230125001744

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. Kent D Childs 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
Kent D Childs, MD
4976 Alpha Ln,
Hixson, TN 37343-5470

Ph: (423) 497-5355
Kent D Childs, MD
1651 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 201,
Chattanooga, TN 37421-3291

Ph: (423) 899-9133

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