Richard Childs, M.D.
NPI 1457324188 · Ophthalmology Physician · Fairhope, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Childs, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Fairhope, AL (NPI 1457324188).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457324188
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AL10386 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-13
- Last updated
- 2013-12-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Childs's NPI number?
- Richard Childs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457324188, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Childs's specialty?
- Richard Childs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Childs located?
- Richard Childs's practice location on file with NPPES is 29 Spring Run Rd, Fairhope, AL 36532-1925.
- What is Richard Childs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Childs is (251) 990-6700.
- Does Richard Childs accept Medicare?
- Richard Childs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Childs's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Childs's NPI (1457324188) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-12-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.