APAMA K CHILDERS P.A.
Complete NPI Record 1609870047
Physician Assistant - Medical in Ridgecrest, CA

Active since June 13, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
900 N HERITAGE DR STE E, RIDGECREST, CA 93555(760) 446-8281(760) 446-0970 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: September 2, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Complete NPI Dataset

This page contains the complete raw NPPES record for Apama K Childers, P.A. (NPI 1609870047), an individual physician assistant provider in Ridgecrest, CA. All 61 fields on file are listed with their current values and official NPPES definitions, exactly as recorded in the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. Only fields that contain data are included, so the number of fields shown varies from one NPI record to another.

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Registry File Document Utilities
NPI: 1609870047
Field 1/61
The 10-position all-numeric identification number assigned by the NPS to uniquely identify a health care provider. The NPI number includes an ISO standard check-digit in the 10th position. There is no intelligence about the health care provider in the number.
Entity Type Code: 1
Field 2/61
Code describing the type of health care provider that is being assigned an NPI. Codes are 1 = (Person): individual human being who furnishes health care; 2 = (Non-person): entity other than an individual human being that furnishes health care (for example, hospital, SNF, hospital subunit, pharmacy, or HMO).
Provider Last Name Legal Name: CHILDERS
Field 3/61
The last name of the provider. If the provider is an individual, this is the legal name.
Provider First Name: APAMA
Field 4/61
The first name of the provider, if the provider is an individual.
Provider Middle Name: K
Field 5/61
The middle name of the provider, if the provider is an individual.
Provider Credential Text: P.A.
Field 6/61
The abbreviations for professional degrees or credentials used or held by the provider, if the provider is an individual. Examples are MD, DDS, CSW, CNA, AA, NP, RNA, or PSY. These credential designations will not be verified by NPS.
Provider First Line Business Mailing Address: 900 N HERITAGE DR STE E
Field 7/61
The first line mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider first line location address".
Provider Business Mailing Address City Name: RIDGECREST
Field 8/61
The city name in the mailing address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Mailing Address State Name: CA
Field 9/61
The State or Province name in the mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address State name".
Provider Business Mailing Address Postal Code: 935555537
Field 10/61
The postal ZIP or zone code in the mailing address of the provider being identified. NOTE: ZIP code plus 4-digit extension, if available. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address postal code".
Provider Business Mailing Address Country Code If outside U S : US
Field 11/61
The country code in the mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address country code".
Provider Business Mailing Address Telephone Number: 7604464571
Field 12/61
The telephone number associated with mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address telephone number".
Provider Business Mailing Address Fax Number: 7604460970
Field 13/61
The fax number associated with the mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address fax number".
Provider First Line Business Practice Location Address: 900 N HERITAGE DR STE E
Field 14/61
The first line location address of the provider being identified. For providers with more than one physical location, this is the primary location. This address cannot include a Post Office box.
Provider Business Practice Location Address City Name: RIDGECREST
Field 15/61
The city name in the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address State Name: CA
Field 16/61
The State code in the location of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Postal Code: 935555537
Field 17/61
The postal ZIP or zone code in the location address of the provider being identified. NOTE: ZIP code plus 4-digit extension, if available.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Country Code If outside U S : US
Field 18/61
The country code in the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Telephone Number: 7604468281
Field 19/61
The telephone number associated with the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Fax Number: 7604460970
Field 20/61
The fax number associated with the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Gender Code: F
Field 23/61
The code designating the provider's gender if the provider is a person.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 1: 363AM0700X
Field 24/61
This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 1: PA10602
Field 25/61
The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 1: CA
Field 26/61
The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 1: Y
Field 27/61
This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Other Provider Identifier 1: 0616650001
Field 28/61
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 1: 01
Field 29/61
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 1: DME
Field 30/61
The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 2: 00G570660
Field 31/61
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 2: 05
Field 32/61
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 2: CA
Field 33/61
The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier 3: CA0103
Field 34/61
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 3: 01
Field 35/61
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 3: JOHN DEERE
Field 36/61
The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 4: 688278
Field 37/61
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 4: 01
Field 38/61
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 4: AHI HEALTHLINK
Field 39/61
The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 5: 010032908
Field 40/61
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 5: 01
Field 41/61
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 5: RAILROAD MEDICARE
Field 42/61
The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 6: 0PA106020
Field 43/61
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 6: 01
Field 44/61
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 6: BLUE SHIELD
Field 45/61
The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 7: 154460165
Field 46/61
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 7: 01
Field 47/61
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 7: PALMETTO
Field 48/61
The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 8: 00G570660
Field 49/61
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 8: 01
Field 50/61
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 8: COMMERCIAL
Field 51/61
The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 9: 00G570660
Field 52/61
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 9: 01
Field 53/61
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 9: BLUE CROSS
Field 54/61
The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 10: 93555B033
Field 55/61
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 10: 01
Field 56/61
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 10: WPS TRICARE
Field 57/61
The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 11: G57066
Field 58/61
An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 11: 01
Field 59/61
A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 11: IMG
Field 60/61
The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Is Sole Proprietor: N
Field 61/61
Indicates whether the provider is registered as a sole proprietor. This is a single-character code: "Y" means the provider operates as a sole proprietor, and "N" means they do not.

Other Provider Identifiers 13

Legacy and payer-issued identifiers reported to the NPPES registry for this provider.

010032908 Other
Identifier 1/13
Issuer: Railroad Medicare
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.
0PA106020 Other
Identifier 2/13
Issuer: Blue Shield
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.
00G570660 Medicaid
Identifier 3/13
State: CA
Medicaid (State-specific): A provider identification number assigned by an individual state's Medicaid program, used for billing and enrollment within that state's Medicaid system.
00G570660 Other
Identifier 4/13
Issuer: Commercial
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.
CA0103 Other
Identifier 5/13
Issuer: John Deere
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.
G57066 Other
Identifier 6/13
Issuer: Img
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.
154460165 Other
Identifier 7/13
Issuer: Palmetto
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.
688278 Other
Identifier 8/13
Issuer: Ahi Healthlink
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.
0616650001 Other
Identifier 9/13
Issuer: Dme
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.
0PA106020 Medicare ID-Type Unspecified
Identifier 10/13
Medicare ID (Type Unspecified): A Medicare-issued provider identifier whose specific subtype or program context has not been designated.
00G570660 Other
Identifier 11/13
Issuer: Blue Cross
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.
93555B033 Other
Identifier 12/13
Issuer: Wps Tricare
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.
R22417 Medicare UPIN
Identifier 13/13
Medicare UPIN (Unique Physician Identification Number): A legacy six-character alphanumeric identifier previously issued by Medicare to individual physicians before being retired and replaced by the NPI system.
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