DR. RICHARD C CHILDS (M.D.) – Ophthalmology Physician, NPI 1457324188

DR. RICHARD C CHILDS (M.D.) is a healthcare provider. based in Fairhope, Alabama. specializing in Ophthalmology Physician. They hold the professional credentials M.D.. They hold a License No. AL10386 (AL). The NPI Number for DR. RICHARD C CHILDS (M.D.) is 1457324188

Main info

Male
45 Years Of Experience
Accepts Medicare Assignment
Name
DR. RICHARD C CHILDS (M.D.)
NPI
1457324188
Phone
(251) 990-6700
Address
29 SPRING RUN RD
Enumeration Date
13 February 2006
Last Update Date
5 December 2013

Doctor Profile

Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Secondary Phone
2519906700
Graduation Year
1981 (45 years ago)
PAC ID
4183811888
Group Practice PAC ID
7618946625
Professional Enrollment ID
I20101207000947
Data current as of
19 May 2026

Profile Insights

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Methodology
Experience54
Completeness75
Years active:20State licenses:1Digital endpointsOther names

Provider Addresses for DR. RICHARD C CHILDS (M.D.)

  • 29 SPRING RUN RD

    FAIRHOPE, AL 365321925

    Phone: (251) 990-6700

    Type: Location

  • 20, Audubon Place, Fairhope, Baldwin County, Alabama, 36532, United States

    FAIRHOPE, AL 365323002

    Phone: (251) 928-4919

    Type: Mailing

NPPES updates history

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Open Payments (CMS)

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Medicare Enrollment & Revalidation

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PECOS enrollment status

Participating (accepts Medicare assignment)

Enrollment effective: 2010-12-07

PECOS data refreshed: 2026-05-27

Medicare revalidation (CMS due date list)

Due date not assigned yet

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Enrollment records

1

Earliest due date

Not assigned (TBD)

CMS data updated

2026-06-01

Revalidation progress

  1. Medicare enrolled
  2. On CMS revalidation list
  3. Due date assigned
  4. Revalidate in PECOS

CMS enrollment records

Enrollment IDTypeSpecialtyStateDue date
I20101207000947IOphthalmologyALTBD

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Medicare Utilization (FFS)

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Provider's Procedures

DR. RICHARD C CHILDS (M.D.) performs procedures in Ophthalmology Physician. See the list of HCPCS codes below.
SpecialtyPractice State
HCPCS Code
Description
Service Count
Beneficiary Count
OPHTHALMOLOGYAL92012Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient3428
OPHTHALMOLOGYAL92083Measurement of field of vision during daylight conditions4039
OPHTHALMOLOGYAL92134Diagnostic imaging of retina2018

Group practice members

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PAC ID: 7618946625View full group profile

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Frequently asked questions

Does DR. RICHARD C CHILDS (M.D.) share an NPI with anyone else?
NPI numbers are unique to each provider or organization — DR. RICHARD C CHILDS (M.D.) uses 1457324188.
Does CMS list DR. RICHARD C CHILDS (M.D.) as active?
Yes — DR. RICHARD C CHILDS (M.D.) is active in the NPI listing used on this page.
What is DR. RICHARD C CHILDS (M.D.)'s specialty?
The listing groups DR. RICHARD C CHILDS (M.D.) with Ophthalmology Physician. Clinical services aligned with this taxonomy classification.
What area does DR. RICHARD C CHILDS (M.D.) serve?
DR. RICHARD C CHILDS (M.D.)'s listing highlights Fairhope, Alabama; more addresses can appear in NPPES.
Why does DR. RICHARD C CHILDS (M.D.) have multiple addresses?
2 practice locations appear in the available data. Multiple addresses are common for hospital privileges, telehealth, or multi-site groups.

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