Kristen M Childress, ARNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Port Orchard, WA

Kristen M Childress, ARNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Port Orchard, Washington. She graduated from nursing school in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Manette Clinic A Professional Service Corporation and her current practice location is 2431 Anderson Ave, Port Orchard, Washington. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (360) 710-3319.

Kristen M Childress is licensed to practice in Washington (license number AP30006700) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1003952870.

Contact Information

Kristen M Childress, ARNP
2431 Anderson Ave,
Port Orchard, WA 98366-1302
(360) 710-3319
(360) 876-0878

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Provider's Profile

Full NameKristen M Childress
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience21 Years
Location2431 Anderson Ave, Port Orchard, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kristen M Childress graduated from nursing school in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003952870
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/29/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/10/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022024926
  • Enrollment ID: I20060302000064

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kristen M Childress such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003952870NPI-NPPES
0225388OtherWASTATE L & I
0258710OtherWASTATE L & I

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LA2200XNurse Practitioner - Adult Health RN00138087 (Washington)Secondary
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family AP30006700 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Signature Home HeatlhFederal way, WAHome health agency
Harrison Medical CenterBremerton, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Manette Clinic A Professional Service Corporation37798847137

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. Kristen M Childress allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameManette Clinic A Professional Service Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013383215
PECOS PAC ID: 3779884713
Enrollment ID: O20151217000562

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. Kristen M 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
Kristen M Childress, ARNP
4810 Point Fosdick Dr Nw, Pmb 27,
Gig Harbor, WA 98335-1711

Ph: (360) 710-3319
Kristen M Childress, ARNP
2431 Anderson Ave,
Port Orchard, WA 98366-1302

Ph: (360) 710-3319

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