MR. JAMES CLAYTON CHILDRESS CPNP-AC
NPI 1518202597
Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics, Critical Care in Birmingham, AL

Active since December 03, 2012PECOS Enrolled
1700 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(205) 638-9175 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Mr. James Clayton Childress Cpnp-ac NPPES

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

MR. JAMES CLAYTON CHILDRESS CPNP-AC (NPI 1518202597) is an individual pediatrics, critical care provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (1-104433) and active in the NPI registry since December 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518202597
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0222X
Provider Legal NameMR. JAMES CLAYTON CHILDRESSCredential: CPNP-AC
Location Address1700 6TH AVE SBirmingham, AL 35233-1802
Mailing Address1700 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-1802 · (205) 638-9175
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 3, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 2019
✔ NPI 1518202597 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Pediatrics, Critical CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0222X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 1-104433
1700 6TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Accepted 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)

Mr. James Clayton Childress Cpnp-ac 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 James Childress reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Clinic/Center
1700 6TH AVE S
Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 4,494 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35233 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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 20

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

Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
1700 6TH AVE S, RM: 2253
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
1700 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Counselor (Mental Health)
1700 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Reproductive Endocrinology)
1700 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Registered Nurse
1700 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1700 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Registered Nurse
1700 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Registered Nurse
1700 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

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 James Childress's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Childress is 1518202597. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 3, 2012.

Where is James Childress located?

James Childress practices at 1700 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (205) 638-9175.

What is James Childress's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Pediatrics, Critical Care, with taxonomy code 363LP0222X.

Is James Childress enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for James Childress's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Childress reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation PC (Birmingham, AL). 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 James Childress's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Childress accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list James 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 James Childress was last updated on December 18, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.