Quick answers
- Does Ricky L. Childers accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ricky L. Childers 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 Ricky L. Childers see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 275 Original Medicare patients and 2,100 services for Ricky L. Childers. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ricky L. Childers's NPI number?
- 1396855458. 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 Ricky L. Childers, 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 | 275 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,100 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)414 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)178 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)112 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)109 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)87 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%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis61%
- Diabetes51%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
Hospitals where Ricky L. Childers works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ricky L. Childers at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Methodist Southlake Medical CenterSouthlake, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670132
Practice locations
Addresses where Ricky L. Childers is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2301 S FM, 51 Suite 100Decatur, TX 76234 (817) 674‑7494
- 351 W Byron Nelson Blvd, Suite 100Roanoke, TX 76262 (817) 764‑7494
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ricky L. Childers as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Roanoke Foot and Ankle Institute PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Roanoke Foot and Ankle Institute PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | California School Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396855458 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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