Dr. Richard Childress, MD
5659 S Rex Rd, Memphis, TN 38119 • +1-531-555-3646
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1995)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Memphis Percentiles
NPI #1578538070 • CBSA Regional • Endocrinology
Dr. Richard Childress, MD (NPI #1578538070) practices Endocrinology in Memphis, TN (38119) with sub-specialty concentration in 36 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 878 annual CMS services across 155 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Memphis percentile) (-0.66σ vs TN state mean, 9.23th statewide percentile).
Dr. Childress's longitudinal care intensity (5.7 billed units per patient across 155 individuals) centers on 99214 (386 annual units) and 95251 ($44–$60 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Richard Childress in Memphis (38119) face an estimated $201.00 initial evaluation fee at 5659 S Rex Rd (in-person clinic visits only; 19-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.79/5 from 3 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 31 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (1995), Dr. Childress coordinates 36 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 5659 S Rex Rd (+1-531-555-3646).
Compared against Memphis, TN Endocrinology peers
878 annual services across 155 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TN Endocrinology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Complex Endocrine, Thyroid & Metabolic Biomarker Management | 386 | 12th | $71 – $97 |
| 95251 | Ambulatory Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Data Analysis | 193 | 12th | $44 – $60 |
| 76536 | High-Resolution Thyroid & Parathyroid Neck Ultrasound | 140 | 12th | $85 – $117 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Endocrine & Hormone Workup | 105 | 12th | $97 – $133 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Multi-Hormone & Insulin Pump Titration | 53 | 12th | $109 – $149 |
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Dr. Richard Childress, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Childress National Provider Identifier | NPI #1578538070 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (38119) |
| Dr. Childress Memphis CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (878 CMS svcs; Z -0.659σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TN Endocrinology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $201.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Memphis, TN) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $201.00 avg paid • 19 min lobby wait | 3 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.79/5 Listening • 4.67/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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