Irene Childress, NP
NPI 1326300617 · Nurse Practitioner · Hendersonville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Irene Childress, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Hendersonville, NC (NPI 1326300617).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326300617
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN185501 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
6 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,443 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 587 | $122 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 436 | $59 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 357 | $86 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 47 | $71 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 16 | $145 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $59–$145 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 91 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 160 | 25 |
| Gabapentin | 157 | 28 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 143 | 27 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 119 | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 100 | 22 |
| Mirtazapine | 97 | 19 |
| Furosemide | 95 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$50 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (5)
- 1120 15th StAugusta, GA 30912-0004Phone: (706) 721-4726Fax: (706) 722-5187
- 213 Richmond Hill DrAsheville, NC 28806-3916Phone: (828) 254-9675
- 211 Milton Brown Heirs RdBoone, NC 28607-8708Phone: (828) 434-8668
- 310 Pensacola RdBurnsville, NC 28714-3318Phone: (828) 682-9759
- 306 Deer Park RdNebo, NC 28761-8746Phone: (828) 652-3032
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-12
- Last updated
- 2024-09-02
- Certified
- 2024-09-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Irene Childress's NPI number?
- Irene Childress's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326300617, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Irene Childress's specialty?
- Irene Childress is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Irene Childress located?
- Irene Childress's practice location on file with NPPES is 1510 Hebron Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739-4794.
- What is Irene Childress's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Irene Childress is (828) 693-8461.
- Does Irene Childress accept Medicare?
- Irene Childress is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Irene Childress's NPI active?
- Yes — Irene Childress's NPI (1326300617) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.