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DR. LORENZO CHILDRESS III M.D.
NPI 1073723987
Internal Medicine in Waldorf, MD

Active since May 23, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.67/100
CMS Quality Rating
5 NORTH LAPLATA COURT, SUITE 101, WALDORF, MD 20601(240) 427-1926(240) 427-1927 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Lorenzo Childress Iii M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. LORENZO CHILDRESS III M.D. (NPI 1073723987) is an individual internal medicine provider in Waldorf, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0065031) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Md Charles Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073723987
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LORENZO CHILDRESS IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address5 NORTH LAPLATA COURT, SUITE 101Waldorf, MD 20601-2807
Mailing Address900 Elkridge Landing RdLinthicum, MD 21090-2924 · (301) 609-5044
Phone(240) 427-1926
Fax(240) 427-1927
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWright State University Boonshoft School Of MedicineGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMay 30, 2025
✔ NPI 1073723987 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0065031
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
5 NORTH LAPLATA COURT, Waldorf, MD 20601
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Lorenzo Childress Iii M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8729262258
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110407000699, I20140416000768
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Lorenzo Childress reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Civista Medical Center Inc
5.9 mi
Rural
5 GARRETT AVENUE
La Plata, MD 20646
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992701825 (301) 609-4474
University Of Maryland Community Medical Group, Inc.
5.9 mi
Psychiatry
5 GARRETT AVE
La Plata, MD 20646
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 966 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679393854 (301) 609-4000
Mnr Industries, LLC
23 mi
Urgent Care
10416 CAMPUS WAY S
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Maryland enrollments
  • 132 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194195008 (301) 316-9620
Mdics Rehabilitative Services LLC
44 mi
Internal Medicine
6934 AVIATION BLVD, SUITE B
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
  • 136 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124313309 (443) 949-0814

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 13

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
431 services254 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
241 services159 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
210 services80 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
185 services185 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
108 services70 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
75 services42 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of MD Charles Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · La Plata, MD
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210035
Location5 Garrett AvenueLa Plata, MD 20646 · Charles County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20601 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$133.05 typical visit price
range $57.99 – $175.57
Typical copayment $33.26 (range $14.49 – $43.89)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.11 typical visit price
range $18.66 – $143.02
Typical copayment $25.52 (range $4.66 – $35.75)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

86.67/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality90.03
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost65.53

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 13

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
10 suppliers22 claims63 services$6.70 avg. paid by Medicare
Tape, non-waterproof, per 18 square inches A4450
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
3 suppliers15 claims1,200 services$0.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing A6196
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
2 suppliers13 claims322 services$7.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing A6212
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
2 suppliers11 claims150 services$9.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing A6219
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
3 suppliers12 claims212 services$0.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Gauze, impregnated with other than water, normal saline, or hydrogel, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing A6222
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
3 suppliers13 claims399 services$1.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lorenzo Childress's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lorenzo Childress is 1073723987. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2007.

Where is Lorenzo Childress located?

Lorenzo Childress practices at 5 North Laplata Court Suite 101, Waldorf, MD 20601. The listed phone number is (240) 427-1926.

What is Lorenzo Childress's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Lorenzo Childress enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lorenzo Childress is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Lorenzo Childress's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lorenzo Childress reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Civista Medical Center Inc (La Plata, MD), University Of Maryland Community Medical Group, Inc. (La Plata, MD), Mnr Industries, LLC (Upper Marlboro, MD) and Mdics Rehabilitative Services LLC (Glen Burnie, MD). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Lorenzo Childress's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Lorenzo Childress affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lorenzo Childress is affiliated with University Of MD Charles Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lorenzo Childress was last updated on July 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.