Quick answers
- Does Apama K. Childers accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Apama K. 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.
- What is Apama K. Childers's NPI number?
- 1609870047. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Apama K. Childers works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Apama K. 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.
- Ridgecrest Regional HospitalRidgecrest, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051333
Practice locations
Addresses where Apama K. Childers is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 900 N Heritage Dr, Suite ERidgecrest, CA 93555 (760) 446‑4571
- 900 N Heritage Dr Bldg ERidgecrest, CA 93555
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Apama K. Childers as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Douglas E Roberts Jr MD a Professional Corporation3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Ridgecrest
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ridgecrest, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Douglas E Roberts Jr MD a Professional Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1964 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609870047 |
| 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
- 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