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DR. DAVID HONALD CHILDERS D.D.S.
NPI 1508981176
Dentist - General Practice in La Follette, TN

Active since March 20, 2007PECOS Enrolled
130 INDEPENDENCE LN STE 2, LA FOLLETTE, TN 37766(423) 562-1705(423) 566-5106 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. David Honald Childers D.d.s. NPPES

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

DR. DAVID HONALD CHILDERS D.D.S. (NPI 1508981176) is an individual general practice provider in La Follette, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (DS3147) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508981176
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID HONALD CHILDERSCredential: D.D.S.
Location Address130 INDEPENDENCE LN STE 2La Follette, TN 37766-3073
Mailing Address130 Independence Ln Ste 2La Follette, TN 37766-3073 · (423) 562-1705 · Fax (423) 566-5106
Phone(423) 562-1705
Fax(423) 566-5106
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 12, 2024
NPPES CertifiedNovember 12, 2024
✔ NPI 1508981176 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in TN · DS3147
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
130 INDEPENDENCE LN STE 2, La Follette, TN 37766
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare, Guardian and more.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)

Dr. David Honald Childers D.d.s. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 David Childers reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Community Health Of East Tennessee, Inc
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
130 INDEPENDENCE LN, SUITE 1
La Follette, TN 37766
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750382164 (423) 562-1705

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37766 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
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Childers's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Childers is 1508981176. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2007.

Where is David Childers located?

David Childers practices at 130 Independence Ln Ste 2, La Follette, TN 37766. The listed phone number is (423) 562-1705.

What is David Childers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is David Childers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Childers is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for David Childers's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Childers reassigns Medicare benefits to Community Health Of East Tennessee, Inc (La Follette, 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 David Childers's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does David Childers accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare, Guardian and Humana list David 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Childers was last updated on November 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.