Ricky Childers, D.P.M.
NPI 1396855458 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Decatur, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricky Childers, D.P.M. is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Decatur, TX (NPI 1396855458).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396855458
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.M.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1932 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
971 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 414 | $88 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 178 | $33 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 109 | $106 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 63 | $123 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 54 | $43 |
| X-Ray of Foot, 2 Views73620 | 36 | $26 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 66 | 54 |
| Meloxicam | 60 | 27 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 52 | 27 |
| Methylprednisolone | 48 | 43 |
| Gabapentin | 29 | 15 |
| Silver Sulfadiazinebrand: Ssd | 18 | 15 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 15 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-30
- Last updated
- 2019-06-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricky Childers's NPI number?
- Ricky Childers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396855458, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricky Childers's specialty?
- Ricky Childers is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Ricky Childers located?
- Ricky Childers's practice location on file with NPPES is 1713 S Fm 51, Decatur, TX 76234-3642.
- What is Ricky Childers's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricky Childers is (940) 627-6976.
- Does Ricky Childers accept Medicare?
- Ricky Childers is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricky Childers's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricky Childers's NPI (1396855458) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.