Physician Profile
Alex J. Childs, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Childs
Alex J. Childs, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Birmingham, AL specializing in gynecology. Alex trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. Medicare claims data shows Alex provided 321 services to 214 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, automated urinalysis test, and injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (205) 397-9000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2006 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR SUITE 402
Birmingham, AL 35209
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gynecology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Endometriosis
- Heavy periods
- Menopause
- PCOS
- Pregnancy
- Yeast infection
Cervical health
Dermatology
- Lichen sclerosus
Fertility
- Female infertility
- Miscarriage
Hormonal
- Early Menopause
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Hormonal health
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Perimenopause
Infection
- Chlamydia
- HPV infection risk
- Trichomoniasis
Infections
- Abnormal vaginal discharge
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- UTI
- Vaginitis
Menstrual disorders
- Absent periods
- Bleeding After Sex
- Painful periods
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Spotting between periods
Menstrual health
- Ovulation Pain
Oncology
Pelvic floor
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Pelvic health
- Adenomyosis
- Bartholin cyst
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome
- Ovarian cysts
- Tilted uterus
- Uterine fibroids
- Uterine polyps
Pelvic pain
Pregnancy & postpartum
- Postpartum depression
Sexual health
- Painful intercourse
- Sexual Dysfunction and Low Libido
- Vaginismus
- Vulvodynia
STDs
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- Sexually transmitted infections
Uterine health
- Abnormally Shaped Uterus
- Uterine Scarring
Vaginal health
- Vaginal odor
Vulvar health
- Painful Swollen Labia
- Vaginal itching
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- C-section
- Hysterectomy
- IUD insertion
- Pap smear
- Ultrasound
Cervical procedures
- Cervical cone biopsy
- Cervical cryotherapy
- Colposcopy
- LEEP
Contraception
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Depo-Provera shot
- IUD Removal
- Morning-after pill consultation
- Nexplanon removal
Cosmetic & reconstructive
- Vaginal Tightening Surgery
Cosmetic surgery
Diagnostic imaging
- Saline Infusion Sonogram
Diagnostic procedures
- Endometrial biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Vulvar biopsy
Fertility
- Fertility Workup
- Hysterosalpingogram consultation
Fertility & surgical
- Tubal Reversal Surgery
Hormonal
- Hormone Pellet Implantation
Hormone therapy
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Prescription for vaginal estrogen
In-office procedure
- Cervical Polyp Removal
- Vulvar Cyst Removal
In-office procedures
- Bartholin cyst drainage
Laser therapy
- Vaginal laser therapy
Minimally invasive
- Fibroid Embolization
- Radiofrequency Fibroid Ablation
Pain management
Pelvic floor
- Pelvic floor therapy evaluation
- Pessary fitting and management
Pelvic floor surgery
- Pelvic organ prolapse surgery
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
Postpartum care
- Postpartum follow-up care
Pregnancy care
- Cervical Stitch
- Medication abortion consultation
Preventive care
- Annual well-woman exam
- HPV vaccine
- Preconception counseling
- STI and STD Screening
Reproductive health
- In-Clinic Surgical Abortion
Sexual wellness
- O-Shot (PRP Vaginal Injection)
- Vaginal Radiofrequency Treatment
Surgery
- Dilation and curettage
- Endometrial ablation
- Fallopian tube removal
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Myomectomy
- Ovarian cyst removal
- Permanent contraception by tubal ligation
- Uterine polyp removal
Surgical
- Endometriosis Excision Surgery
- Hymen Removal Surgery
- Uterine Septum Repair
Urogynecology
- Bladder Botox Injections
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
321 services · 214 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | Procedure | 20553 |
48 |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
22 |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
24 |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
22 |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
12 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
68 |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
50 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
45 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
30 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gynecology specialists in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2001 at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Alex J. Childs specialize in?
Alex J. Childs is a gynecology in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Alex J. Childs located?
Alex J. Childs is listed at 2006 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Suite 402, Birmingham, AL 35209. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Alex J. Childs's phone number?
The number on file is (205) 397-9000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Alex J. Childs?
Alex J. Childs's National Provider Identifier is 1790749141. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Alex J. Childs train?
Alex J. Childs attended Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Alex J. Childs have?
Alex J. Childs has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Alex J. Childs do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Alex J. Childs performs procedures including injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles and injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles; reads or performs imaging such as screening mammography and screening 3d breast mammography, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Alex J. Childs's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alex J. Childs. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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