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BENJAMIN RANDOLPH CHILDS MD
NPI 1548827793
Orthopaedic Surgery in Fort Hood, TX

Active since May 23, 2019PECOS Enrolled
590 MEDICAL CENTER RD, FORT HOOD, TX 76544(254) 553-0627 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 17, 2025, Nov 8, 2024, May 2, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Benjamin Randolph Childs Md NPPES

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

BENJAMIN RANDOLPH CHILDS MD (NPI 1548827793) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Fort Hood, Texas, licensed in Texas (U9490) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548827793
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN RANDOLPH CHILDSCredential: MD
Location Address590 MEDICAL CENTER RDFort Hood, TX 76544
Mailing Address590 Medical Center RdFort Hood, TX 76544
Phone(254) 553-0627
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1548827793 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · U9490
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
590 MEDICAL CENTER RD, Fort Hood, TX 76544
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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)

Benjamin Randolph Childs Md 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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Benjamin Childs reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

El Paso Orthopedic And Spine Institute PLLC
516 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
1125 TEXAS AVE STE B01
El Paso, TX 79901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1295484970 (915) 910-1351
Memorial Hospital Of Sweetwater County
962 mi
Internal Medicine
1180 COLLEGE DRIVE
Rock Springs, WY 82901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wyoming enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1558361949 (Wyoming)
  • 176 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437312436 (307) 352-8125

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 76544 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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.

ALEXANDER RUSLAN BULLOCK DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
590 MEDICAL CENTER RD, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY DARNALL ARMY MEDICAL CENTER EMER
FORT HOOD, TX 76544
Bell County (254) 553-9089
PATRICK CUMMINGS DDS
Dentist
590 MEDICAL CENTER RD
FT HOOD, TX 76544
Bell County (254) 288-8888
MS. SUSAN MICHELLE JOHNSON OT
Occupational Therapist
590 MEDICAL CENTER RD
FORT HOOD, TX 76544
Bell County (254) 553-3250
JORGE AUGUSTO DELGADILLO MSW
Social Worker
590 MEDICAL CENTER RD
FORT HOOD, TX 76544
Bell County (254) 288-1560
DR. TORITSETIMIYIN MARIAN E-NUNU M.D., MPH
Urology
590 MEDICAL CENTER RD, SURGERY DEPT, UROLOGY CLINIC
FORT CAVAZOS, TX 76544
Bell County (254) 288-8007
DR. DEMETRIA ANN MILLER DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
590 MEDICAL CENTER RD
FORT CAVAZOS, TX 76544
Bell County (254) 553-9089
ANTHONY DONALD LEE MD
Anesthesiology
590 MEDICAL CENTER RD
FORT CAVAZOS, TX 76544
Bell County (254) 288-8197
DR. HSIANG CHI CATHY MCLAUGHLIN M.D.
Urology
590 MEDICAL CENTER RD
FORT HOOD, TX 76544
Bell County (254) 288-8000

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 Benjamin Childs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Childs is 1548827793. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2019.

Where is Benjamin Childs located?

Benjamin Childs practices at 590 Medical Center Rd, Fort Hood, TX 76544. The listed phone number is (254) 553-0627.

What is Benjamin Childs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Benjamin Childs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Childs is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Benjamin Childs's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Childs reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: El Paso Orthopedic And Spine Institute PLLC (El Paso, TX) and Memorial Hospital Of Sweetwater County (Rock Springs, WY). 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 Benjamin Childs's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Benjamin Childs accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Benjamin Childs 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 Benjamin Childs was last updated on December 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.