KENT D. CHILDS MD – NPI #1427022714
Obstetrics & Gynecology

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

KENT CHILDS is a physician located in CHATTANOOGA, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1427022714 to KENT CHILDS on February 14, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207V00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Obstetrics & Gynecology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Apr 06, 2022. 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 KENT CHILDS below.

NPI Profile for
KENT D. CHILDS

NPI Number
1427022714
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KENT D. CHILDS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1651 GUNBARREL RD STE 201
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421-3291
Phone: (423) 899-9133 Fax: (423) 855-8176
1 Other location(s):
1651 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 101A
Chattanooga, TN 37421-3289
Phone: (423) 899-9133
Fax: (423) 855-8176
Mailing address
4976 ALPHA LN
HIXSON, TN 37343-5470
Phone: (423) 497-5355 Fax: (423) 308-0281
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 06, 2022

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Identifiers

Identifiers for KENT CHILDS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTN3098858
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
207V00000X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology (Primary)
TN 26504

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

Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KENT CHILDS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ERLANGER MEDICAL CENTER
      975 E 3RD ST
      CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
    • MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC
      2525 DESALES AVE
      CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404

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