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DR. KEVIN CHILDERS M.D.
NPI 1134410129
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Gallatin, TN

Active since April 25, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1156 NASHVILLE PIKE, GALLATIN, TN 37066(615) 989-1088 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 26, 2026, Apr 10, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Kevin Childers M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KEVIN CHILDERS M.D. (NPI 1134410129) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Gallatin, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (51782) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sumner Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Gallatin.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134410129
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. KEVIN CHILDERSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1156 NASHVILLE PIKEGallatin, TN 37066-3110
Mailing Address1156 Nashville PikeGallatin, TN 37066-3110 · (615) 989-1088
Phone(615) 989-1088
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateMay 26, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1134410129 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 51782
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 51782 (TN)
Also ListedPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationTaxonomy 208100000X · License 51782 (TN)
1156 NASHVILLE PIKE, Gallatin, TN 37066
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1300 Steam Plant Rd, Suite 300Gallatin, TN 37066-3032 · Phone (615) 230-8070

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kevin Childers 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 ID244463990
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150721001921
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kevin Childers reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anova Medical Associates, Plc
Same address
Hospitalist
1156 NASHVILLE PIKE
Gallatin, TN 37066
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 195 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659849537 (615) 989-1088

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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
363 services187 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
275 services136 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
173 services162 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
43 services41 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
32 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Sumner Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Gallatin, TN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440003
Location555 Hartsville PikeGallatin, TN 37066 · Sumner County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440082
Location4220 Harding Rd, PO Box 380Nashville, TN 37205 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Trousdale Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Hartsville, TN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number441301
Location500 Church StreetHartsville, TN 37074 · Trousdale County
Emergency services

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers48 claims48 services$15.13 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier30 claims30 services$6.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers68 claims68 services$67.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. JEFFREY TAYLOR DO
Internal Medicine
1156 NASHVILLE PIKE
GALLATIN, TN 37066
Sumner County (910) 736-0159
KIRSTEN A THOMERSON
Physician Assistant
1156 NASHVILLE PIKE
GALLATIN, TN 37066
Sumner County (270) 670-3468
JESSICA NOELLE COLON MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1156 NASHVILLE PIKE
GALLATIN, TN 37066
Sumner County (615) 989-1088
RALYN MCCLAY WILLIS PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1156 NASHVILLE PIKE
GALLATIN, TN 37066
Sumner County (615) 989-1088
DR. NICHELLE IRENE DAVEY M.D., PH.D.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1156 NASHVILLE PIKE
GALLATIN, TN 37066
Sumner County (615) 989-1088
EMILY BOWMAN PROW NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1156 NASHVILLE PIKE
GALLATIN, TN 37066
Sumner County (615) 989-1088
JENNIFER G TRAVIS
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1156 NASHVILLE PIKE
GALLATIN, TN 37066
Sumner County (161) 598-9108
DR. WILLIAM T FAITH M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1156 NASHVILLE PIKE
GALLATIN, TN 37066
Sumner County (615) 989-4324

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 Kevin Childers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kevin Childers is 1134410129. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2011.

Where is Kevin Childers located?

Kevin Childers practices at 1156 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066. The listed phone number is (615) 989-1088.

What is Kevin Childers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Kevin Childers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kevin Childers 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 organization bills Medicare for Kevin Childers's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kevin Childers reassigns Medicare benefits to Anova Medical Associates, Plc (Gallatin, TN). The 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 Kevin Childers's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kevin Childers accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Kevin Childers as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Kevin Childers affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kevin Childers is affiliated with Sumner Regional Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital and Trousdale Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kevin Childers was last updated on May 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.