Quick answers
- Does Charles K. Childers accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Charles K. Childers see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 180 Original Medicare patients and 514 services for Charles K. Childers. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles K. Childers's NPI number?
- 1821480880. 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 Charles K. 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 | 180 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 514 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)237 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)58 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)53 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)46 services
- Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere (88321)14 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 pressure60%
- High cholesterol59%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)46%
- Arthritis38%
- Anxiety23%
- Diabetes19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles K. Childers is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1959 NE Pacific StSeattle, WA 98195 (206) 598‑4333
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles K. Childers as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Association of University Physicians3,535 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Seattle
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Seattle, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Association of University Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wake Forest University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821480880 |
| 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