David Childress, M.D.
NPI 1205882834 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Athens, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Childress, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Athens, TN (NPI 1205882834).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205882834
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 38958 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
292 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 128 | $111 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 98 | $164 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 36 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 30 | $66 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$164 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 49 | 49 |
| Ibuprofen | 35 | 34 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 32 | 31 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 28 | 28 |
| Cefdinir | 26 | 26 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 19 | 19 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 18 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-25
- Last updated
- 2023-12-28
- Certified
- 2023-12-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Childress's NPI number?
- David Childress's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205882834, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Childress's specialty?
- David Childress is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Childress located?
- David Childress's practice location on file with NPPES is 711 Cook Dr, Athens, TN 37303-3486.
- What is David Childress's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Childress is (423) 744-7585.
- Does David Childress accept Medicare?
- David Childress is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Childress's NPI active?
- Yes — David Childress's NPI (1205882834) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.