Quick answers
- Does Heather M. Childress accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather M. Childress 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 Heather M. Childress see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 132 Original Medicare patients and 135 services for Heather M. Childress. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heather M. Childress's NPI number?
- 1497186571. 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 Heather 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 | 132 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 135 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)25 services
- Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm (00410)13 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Atrial fibrillation41%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Heart failure36%
Hospitals where Heather M. Childress works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Heather M. Childress 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.
- MUSC Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420004
- Trident Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420079
Practice locations
Addresses where Heather M. Childress is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 171 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 (843) 792‑1414
- 9330 Medical Plaza DrCharleston, SC 29406 (843) 797‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heather M. Childress as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical University Hospital Authority220 clinicians in the group
- Trident Anesthesia Group LLC119 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), South Carolina →
Other nurse anesthetists in Charleston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charleston, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical University Hospital Authority
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| School | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497186571 |
| 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