WESTON CHILDERS
NPI 1447608096
Family Medicine in Princeton, WV

Active since May 24, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
122 12TH ST, PRINCETON, WV 24740(304) 487-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Weston Childers NPPES

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

WESTON CHILDERS (NPI 1447608096) is an individual family medicine provider in Princeton, West Virginia, licensed in Kentucky (C02676085) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Princeton Community Hospital, and is a graduate of Kentucky School Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447608096
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameWESTON CHILDERS
Location Address122 12TH STPrinceton, WV 24740-2312
Mailing Address510 Cherry St Bldg A, Suite 308Bluefield, WV 24701-3338 · (304) 325-1905 · Fax (304) 324-2134
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSKentucky School Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateApril 12, 2024
NPPES CertifiedApril 12, 2024
✔ NPI 1447608096 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · C02676085
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
122 12TH ST, Princeton, WV 24740

Accepted Insurance

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

Weston Childers 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 ID1153681176
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180212001148
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

9

Medicare enrollment records show Weston Childers reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
122 12TH STREET EXT
Princeton, WV 24740
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 280 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
105 S EISENHOWER DR
Beckley, WV 25801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 183 clinicians in this Medicare group
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
228 MELON ST
Beckley, WV 25801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 107 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
306 STANAFORD RD, EMERGENCY ROOM
Beckley, WV 25801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 80 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
400 FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS RD
Summersville, WV 26651
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1043778319 (West Virginia)
  • 120 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
4605 MACCORKLE AVE SW
South Charleston, WV 25309
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 466 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
100 HOYLMAN DR
Gassaway, WV 26624
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 101 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
509 CHURCH ST S
Ripley, WV 25271
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1649277476 (West Virginia)
  • 127 clinicians in this Medicare group
Surgery
604 ANN ST
Parkersburg, WV 26101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 461 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 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.
156 services153 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.
141 services138 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.
38 services37 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Princeton Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Princeton, WV
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number510046
Location122 12th StreetPrinceton, WV 24740 · Mercer County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 24740 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
$83.49 typical visit price
range $53.20 – $164.59
Typical copayment $20.87 (range $13.30 – $41.14)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.81 typical visit price
range $16.47 – $133.29
Typical copayment $23.70 (range $4.11 – $33.32)
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.

94.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Occupational Therapist
122 12TH ST
PRINCETON, WV 24740
Physician Assistant
122 12TH ST
PRINCETON, WV 24740
Nurse Practitioner
122 12TH ST
PRINCETON, WV 24740
Peer Specialist
122 12TH ST
PRINCETON, WV 24740
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
122 12TH ST
PRINCETON, WV 24740
Hospitalist
122 12TH ST
PRINCETON, WV 24740
Anesthesiology
122 12TH ST
PRINCETON, WV 24740
Physical Therapist
122 12TH ST
PRINCETON, WV 24740

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 Weston Childers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Weston Childers is 1447608096. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2016.

Where is Weston Childers located?

Weston Childers practices at 122 12th St, Princeton, WV 24740. The listed phone number is (304) 487-7000.

What is Weston Childers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Weston Childers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Weston 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 organizations bill Medicare for Weston Childers's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Weston Childers reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: Princeton Community Hospital Assn., Inc. (Princeton, WV), Health Care Alliance, Inc. (Beckley, WV), Community Health Systems, Inc. (Beckley, WV), Beckley Emergency Physicians LLC (Beckley, WV), West Virginia Health Care Cooperative Inc (Summersville, WV) and 4 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 Weston Childers's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Weston Childers accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Molina Healthcare list Weston 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 Weston Childers affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Weston Childers is affiliated with Princeton Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Weston Childers was last updated on April 12, 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.