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IRENE MARIA CHILDRESS NP
NPI 1326300617
Nurse Practitioner in Hendersonville, NC

Active since June 12, 2012PECOS Enrolled
13.28/100
CMS Quality Rating
1510 HEBRON RD, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739(828) 693-8461 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 2, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 2, 2024, Jun 6, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Irene Maria Childress Np NPPES

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

IRENE MARIA CHILDRESS NP (NPI 1326300617) is an individual nurse practitioner in Hendersonville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5006781) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 5 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326300617
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameIRENE MARIA CHILDRESSCredential: NP
Location Address1510 HEBRON RDHendersonville, NC 28739-4794
Mailing AddressMedical Center BlvdWinston Salem, NC 27157-0001 · (336) 716-2255 · Fax (336) 716-3202
Phone(828) 693-8461
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 2, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 2, 2024
✔ NPI 1326300617 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 5006781✔ Licensed in GA · RN185501
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
1510 HEBRON RD, Hendersonville, NC 28739
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Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 1306 Deer Park RdNebo, NC 28761-8746 · Phone (828) 652-3032
Location 2310 Pensacola RdBurnsville, NC 28714-3318 · Phone (828) 682-9759
Location 3213 Richmond Hill DrAsheville, NC 28806-3916 · Phone (828) 254-9675
Location 41120 15th StAugusta, GA 30912-0004 · Phone (706) 721-4726 · Fax (706) 722-5187
Location 5211 Milton Brown Heirs RdBoone, NC 28607-8708 · Phone (828) 434-8668

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health.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 (PECOS)

Irene Maria Childress Np is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1254573751
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130813000611, I20141014000692, I20220309002108
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

7

Medicare enrollment records show Irene Childress reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Appalachian Regional Medical Associates, Inc.
77 mi
Family Medicine
336 DEERFIELD ROAD
Boone, NC 28607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 207 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669533923 (828) 262-4100
Timothy Turbett MD PC
77 mi
Family Medicine
211 MILTON BROWN HEIRS RD
Boone, NC 28607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina and New York enrollments
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750042958 (254) 230-8511
Wake Forest Emergency Providers
96 mi
Multi-Specialty
557 BROOKDALE DR
Statesville, NC 28677
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 580 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396216735 (336) 716-2255
Med Now Urgent Care, LLC
125 mi
Urgent Care
104 N BELAIR RD SUITE 101
Evans, GA 30809
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 33 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245475771 (706) 922-3669
Mcg Health, Inc
130 mi
Psychiatric Unit
1120 15TH ST
Augusta, GA 30912
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Au Medical Center, Inc.
  • 74 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992986293 (706) 721-0211
Applebaum Physiatry PLLC
540 mi
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2013 MIDWEST RD
Oak Brook, IL 60523
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 33 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700598059 (630) 495-0220
Nys Medical Associate PLLC
600 mi
Internal Medicine
65-11 BOOTH STREET, SUITE 1C
Rego Park, NY 11374
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 79 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104268572 (718) 806-1434

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 nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
587 services234 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
436 services232 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
357 services177 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 99442
This is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.
47 services42 patients
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306
An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28739 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

13.28/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0
Cost44.29

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

MR. AARON E TOMLINSON MS, ATC/PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
1510 HEBRON RD
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739
Henderson County (828) 694-3524
SARAH ANNE PORTER
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1510 HEBRON RD
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739
Henderson County (828) 693-8461
MISS TATJANA TURNER
Physical Therapist
1510 HEBRON RD
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739
Henderson County (828) 694-3524
VALLEY HILL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER, LLC
Skilled Nursing Facility
1510 HEBRON RD
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739
Henderson County (828) 693-8461
KIMBERLY A MCCALL
Physical Therapy Assistant
1510 HEBRON RD
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739
Henderson County (828) 233-5786
SARAH BAER
Speech-Language Pathologist
1510 HEBRON RD
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739
Henderson County (828) 693-8461
HEBRON OPERATING COMPANY LLC
Skilled Nursing Facility
1510 HEBRON RD
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739
Henderson County (828) 693-8461
WHITNEY MOODY NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1510 HEBRON RD
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28739
Henderson County (828) 693-8461

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 Irene Childress's NPI number?

The NPI number for Irene Childress is 1326300617. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2012.

Where is Irene Childress located?

Irene Childress practices at 1510 Hebron Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739. The listed phone number is (828) 693-8461.

What is Irene Childress's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Irene Childress enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Irene Childress is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Irene Childress's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Irene Childress reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Appalachian Regional Medical Associates, Inc. (Boone, NC), Timothy Turbett MD PC (Boone, NC), Wake Forest Emergency Providers (Statesville, NC), Med Now Urgent Care, LLC (Evans, GA), Mcg Health, Inc (Augusta, GA) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Irene Childress's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Irene Childress accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Health list Irene Childress 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Irene Childress was last updated on September 2, 2024. 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.