Quick answers
- Does Kathryn P. Childs accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathryn P. Childs accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kathryn P. Childs see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 769 Original Medicare patients and 2,229 services for Kathryn P. Childs. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathryn P. Childs's NPI number?
- 1023067741. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kathryn P. Childs, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 769 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,229 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)565 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)344 services
- Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing (92201)198 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)156 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)117 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Diabetes25%
- Osteoporosis25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathryn P. Childs is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1255 Broad St, Suite 102 BBloomfield, NJ 07003 (973) 509‑6039
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Bloomfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bloomfield, NJ — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023067741 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians