KEVIN CHILDERS M.D. – NPI #1134410129
Internal Medicine

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

KEVIN CHILDERS is a physician located in GALLATIN, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1134410129 to KEVIN CHILDERS on April 25, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RH0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on May 26, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KEVIN CHILDERS below.

NPI Profile for
KEVIN CHILDERS

NPI Number
1134410129
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KEVIN CHILDERS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1156 NASHVILLE PIKE
GALLATIN, TN 37066-3110
Phone: (615) 989-1088 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
300 Steam Plant Rd
Suite 300
Gallatin, TN 37066-3032
Phone: (615) 230-8070
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 26, 2026

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RH0002X
- Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Primary)		 TN 51782
208100000X
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation		 TN 51782
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 TN 51782

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2011
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KEVIN CHILDERS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SUMNER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      555 HARTSVILLE PIKE
      GALLATIN, TN 37066
  • HOSPICE
    • HIGHPOINT HOSPICE
      SUMNER MEDICAL PLAZA
      GALLATIN, TN 37066

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