CURTIS S. CHILDRESS MD – NPI #1922069921
Otolaryngology
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
CURTIS CHILDRESS is an otolaryngologist located in HATTIESBURG, MS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1922069921 to CURTIS CHILDRESS on March 29, 2006. 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 207Y00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Otolaryngology.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Aug 25, 2020. 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 CURTIS CHILDRESS below.
NPI Profile for
CURTIS S. CHILDRESS
(more than 20 years ago)
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402 Phone: (601) 268-5131 Fax: (601) 268-5138
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Identifiers for CURTIS CHILDRESS
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | MS | 007270080 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207Y00000X - Otolaryngology (Primary) |
MS | 16507 |
| 207YX0905X - Otolaryngology / Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery |
MS | 16507 |
| 207YX0602X - Otolaryngology / Otolaryngic Allergy |
MS | 16507 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
CURTIS CHILDRESS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- MERIT HEALTH WESLEY5001 W HARDY ST
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
- MERIT HEALTH WESLEY5001 W HARDY ST
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