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DR. RICHARD DAVID CALDWELL M.D.
NPI 1558462465
Family Medicine in Childress, TX

Active since September 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1001 HWY 83 N, CHILDRESS, TX 79201(940) 937-3636(940) 937-9644 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 23, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Richard David Caldwell M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD DAVID CALDWELL M.D. (NPI 1558462465) is an individual family medicine provider in Childress, Texas, licensed in Texas (J5976) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Childress Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558462465
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD DAVID CALDWELLCredential: M.D.
Location Address1001 HWY 83 NChildress, TX 79201
Mailing Address1001 Us Highway 83 NChildress, TX 79201-2322 · (940) 937-3636 · Fax (940) 937-9644
Phone(940) 937-3636
Fax(940) 937-9644
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateSeptember 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 23, 2009
✔ NPI 1558462465 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · J5976
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.
1001 HWY 83 N, Childress, TX 79201
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid047042901TX
Medicare PIN88M026TX
Other88M026TX · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare UPING32041

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard David Caldwell M.d. 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 ID6406983659
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100421000092
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 Richard Caldwell reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Childress County Hospital District
4.0 mi
Rural Health
1001 HWY 83 NORTH
Childress, TX 79201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902995525 (940) 937-3636

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 6

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 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.
78 services75 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
72 services29 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
30 services23 patients
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.
19 services19 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
18 services18 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Childress Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Childress, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450369
LocationHwy 83 NorthChildress, TX 79201 · Childress County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79201 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
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 11

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
4 suppliers18 claims35 services$4.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Powered pressure reducing mattress overlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty E0181
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier14 claims14 services$16.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier14 claims14 services$73.81 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers41 claims41 services$19.76 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers17 claims17 services$41.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Trapeze bar, free standing, complete with grab bar E0940
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier14 claims14 services$20.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

DR. HONORATO P OLAY JR. M.D.
Family Medicine
1001 HWY 83 N
CHILDRESS, TX 79201
Childress County (940) 937-3636
DR. JAMES M HENDERSON M.D.
Family Medicine
1001 HWY 83 N
CHILDRESS, TX 79201
Childress County (940) 937-3636
DR. THOMAS CRAIG DARTER M.D.
Family Medicine
1001 HWY 83 N
CHILDRESS, TX 79201
Childress County (940) 937-3636
DR. DONDI D RIDENS M.D.
Family Medicine
1001 HWY 83 N
CHILDRESS, TX 79201
Childress County (940) 937-3636
DR. WELDON D GREEN M.D.
Family Medicine
1001 HWY 83 N
CHILDRESS, TX 79201
Childress County (940) 937-3636

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 Richard Caldwell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Caldwell is 1558462465. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 25, 2006.

Where is Richard Caldwell located?

Richard Caldwell practices at 1001 Hwy 83 N, Childress, TX 79201. The listed phone number is (940) 937-3636.

What is Richard Caldwell's specialty?

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

Is Richard Caldwell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Caldwell 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 organization bills Medicare for Richard Caldwell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Caldwell reassigns Medicare benefits to Childress County Hospital District (Childress, TX). 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 Richard Caldwell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Richard Caldwell accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Richard Caldwell 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 Richard Caldwell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Caldwell is affiliated with Childress Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Caldwell was last updated on December 23, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.