Quick answers
- Does Irene M. Childress accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Irene M. Childress may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Irene M. Childress see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 398 Original Medicare patients and 1,459 services for Irene M. Childress. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Irene M. Childress's NPI number?
- 1326300617. 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 Irene M. Childress, 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 | 398 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,459 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)587 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)436 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)357 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)47 services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)16 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 blood pressure75%
- Depression70%
- High cholesterol69%
- Anxiety63%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia61%
- Diabetes47%
Practice locations
Addresses where Irene M. Childress is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 15 Saint Pauls PlGreat Neck, NY 11021 (516) 466‑3001
- 1600 Anthony RdAugusta, GA 30904 (706) 738‑3301
- 1601 Purdue DrFayetteville, NC 28304 (910) 486‑5000
- 213 Richmond Hill DrAsheville, NC 28806 (254) 230‑8511
- 3230 Church StValatie, NY 12184 (518) 758‑6222
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Irene M. Childress as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Applebaum Physiatry PLLC128 clinicians in the group
- Timothy Turbett MD PC12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Great Neck
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Great Neck, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Applebaum Physiatry PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326300617 |
| 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