JOANNA J CHILDERS PA-C
NPI 1619926649
Physician Assistant in Grand Rapids, MI

Active since May 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.27/100
CMS Quality Rating
100 MICHIGAN ST NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503(616) 391-1680 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Joanna J Childers Pa-c NPPES

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

JOANNA J CHILDERS PA-C (NPI 1619926649) is an individual physician assistant in Grand Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (5601004738) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Spectrum Health, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619926649
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameJOANNA J CHILDERSCredential: PA-C
Location Address100 MICHIGAN ST NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503-2560
Mailing Address100 Michigan St NeGrand Rapids, MI 49503-2560 · (616) 975-1845
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateMay 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 2026
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 4, 2026
NPI 1619926649 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in MI · 5601004738
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X · License 5601004738 (MI)
100 MICHIGAN ST NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Joanna J Bowman

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joanna J Childers Pa-c 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 ID2264494665
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060516000069
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
67 services66 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.
35 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Spectrum Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Grand Rapids, MI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230038
Location100 Michigan St NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503 · Kent County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49503 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
$84.74 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

96.27/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality87.89
Improvement Activities40

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.

Internal Medicine
100 MICHIGAN ST NE, SUITE A721
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Anesthesiology
100 MICHIGAN ST NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Internal Medicine
100 MICHIGAN ST NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Physical Therapist
100 MICHIGAN ST NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Anesthesiology
100 MICHIGAN ST NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Emergency Medicine
100 MICHIGAN ST NE, MC 71
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Emergency Medicine
100 MICHIGAN ST NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Physician Assistant
100 MICHIGAN ST NE, SUITE 8861
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

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 Joanna Childers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joanna Childers is 1619926649. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 8, 2006. The provider is also known as Joanna J Bowman.

Where is Joanna Childers located?

Joanna Childers practices at 100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The listed phone number is (616) 391-1680.

What is Joanna Childers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Joanna Childers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joanna Childers 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.

What insurance does Joanna Childers accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Joanna 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.

Is Joanna Childers affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joanna Childers is affiliated with Spectrum Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joanna Childers was last updated on February 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.