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Derek M. Childers, MD

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At a glance

About Dr. Childers

Based in Jonesboro, AR, Derek M. Childers, MD is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Derek cared for 249 Medicare patients across 277 services. The services billed most often include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes, and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes. NPI 1225659014 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 2018

Specialty

Internal Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

AR licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. E-16670As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1225659014Issued 2020

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Telehealth reported to CMSYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Childers?

Dr. Childers is an internist in Jonesboro, AR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Childers's address?

Dr. Childers is listed at 300 Carson St, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Childers?

The number on file is (870) 910-7799. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Childers's NPI number?

Dr. Childers's National Provider Identifier is 1225659014. 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 Dr. Childers train?

Dr. Childers attended Other, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Childers been practicing?

Dr. Childers has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What procedures does Dr. Childers perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Childers the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Childers confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Childers. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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