Dr. Richard D Childress

Overview

Dr. Richard D Childress, MD, is an Endocrinology specialist in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in Endocrinology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baptist Memorial Hospital. Dr. Richard D Childress also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc. Dr. Richard D Childress accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (901) 763-3636 to request Dr. Richard D Childress the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

Quality Reporting

• eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
• PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
• EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
• MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
• MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Richard D Childress

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism click for detail Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.	39115	Tennessee
Internal Medicine / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism click for detail Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.	19582	Mississippi

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Baptist Memorial Hospital	Memphis, Tennessee	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc	Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc	233

Practice Locations

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Dr. Richard D Childress [NPI: 1578538070]Endocrinology, Internal Medicine