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DAVID RYAN CHILDRESS M.D.
NPI 1205882834
Emergency Medicine in Athens, TN

Active since May 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
711 COOK DR, SUITE 100, ATHENS, TN 37303(423) 744-7585(423) 744-7075 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About David Ryan Childress M.d. NPPES

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

DAVID RYAN CHILDRESS M.D. (NPI 1205882834) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Athens, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (38958) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The Medical Center At Scottsville, and is a graduate of University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205882834
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDAVID RYAN CHILDRESSCredential: M.D.
Location Address711 COOK DR, SUITE 100Athens, TN 37303-3486
Mailing Address711 Cook Dr, Suite 100Athens, TN 37303-3486 · (423) 744-7585 · Fax (423) 744-7075
Phone(423) 744-7585
Fax(423) 744-7075
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateMay 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 28, 2023
NPPES CertifiedDecember 28, 2023
✔ NPI 1205882834 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 38958
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 38958 (TN)
711 COOK DR, Athens, TN 37303
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Other Identifiers 6

OtherP00232041TN · Railroad Medicare
Medicaid3898327TN
Other4093024TN · Bcbs Of Tennessee
Other4117405TN · Bcbs
Medicaid3898325TN
Other4088721TN · Bcbs

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

David Ryan Childress 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 ID1254390446
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240110004678
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
128 services124 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
98 services92 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
36 services29 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
30 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

The Medical Center At Scottsville

Critical Access Hospitals · Scottsville, KY
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number181324
Location456 Burnley RoadScottsville, KY 42164 · Allen County
Emergency services

The Medical Center At Albany

Critical Access Hospitals · Albany, KY
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number181333
Location723 Burkesville RoadAlbany, KY 42602 · Clinton County
Emergency services

Starr Regional Medical Center Athens

Acute Care Hospitals · Athens, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440068
Location1114 W Madison AveAthens, TN 37371 · Mc Minn County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physicians Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Powell, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440120
Location7565 Dannaher Way PowellPowell, TN 37849 · Knox County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Rhea Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Dayton, TN
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number441310
Location9400 Rhea County HighwayDayton, TN 37321 · Rhea County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37303 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

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

DONALD H. WATTERS MD
General Practice
711 COOK DR, SUITE 200
ATHENS, TN 37303
McMinn County (423) 507-8369
KATHERINE R HALL MD
Family Medicine
711 COOK DR, STE 100
ATHENS, TN 37303
McMinn County (423) 744-7585
ANTHONY GORDON
Physician Assistant
711 COOK DR
ATHENS, TN 37303
McMinn County (423) 744-7585
KALA GRANT
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
711 COOK DR
ATHENS, TN 37303
McMinn County (423) 744-7585
ATHENS PHYSICIANS PRACTICE LLC
Internal Medicine
711 COOK DR, SUITE 110
ATHENS, TN 37303
McMinn County (423) 746-0122
DAVID L BYRD MD
Family Medicine
711 COOK DR, SUITE 100
ATHENS, TN 37303
McMinn County (423) 744-7585
JENNY M BYRD MD
Family Medicine
711 COOK DR, SUITE 100
ATHENS, TN 37303
McMinn County (423) 744-7585
DEBORAH D PEASE FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
711 COOK DR, SUITE 100
ATHENS, TN 37303
McMinn County (423) 744-7585

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 David Childress's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Childress is 1205882834. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2006.

Where is David Childress located?

David Childress practices at 711 Cook Dr Suite 100, Athens, TN 37303. The listed phone number is (423) 744-7585.

What is David Childress's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is David Childress enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David 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.

Is David Childress affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Childress is affiliated with The Medical Center At Scottsville, The Medical Center At Albany, Starr Regional Medical Center Athens, Physicians Regional Medical Center and Rhea Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Childress was last updated on December 28, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.