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Dr. William Hayden Childs , MD

Internal Medicine • Samson, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Childs, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Samson, AL. With approximately 52 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1974, Dr. Childs delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 98 E MORRIS ST.

Dr. Childs is affiliated with Geneva County Healthcare Authority Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, established patient outpatient office visit, administration of influenza virus vaccine. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

98 E Morris St

Samson, AL 364771229

Telephone 3348982728
Fax 3348982774
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 William Hayden Childs, Md, Pc Facility NPI 1710091293

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1974

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Samson, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
52 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 52.0 Yrs
State Avg: 29.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Samson, AL (1784 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
2.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Childs (52 Years) 52 Yrs
Samson Specialty Average (52.0 Years) 52.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
18 18 $4.00 $3.92

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License AL 6999

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RP1001X

State License AL 6999

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

General Practice

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208D00000X

State License AL 6999

A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
051520815 (AL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna
4006483 (AL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Owcp
611228500 (AL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID First Health Network
5681714 (AL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tricare
200783489 (AL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross
51520815 (AL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID United Healthcare
0401118 (AL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
P00093847 (AL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Pchs
9419310 (AL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Geneva County Healthcare Authority Inc

98 E Morris St, Samson, AL 364771229

Phone: 3348982728

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

6 Associated Practitioners
Norma Hughes , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1063879054

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1114235496

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

NPI 1457811663

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Master of Public Health, FAWM

April Wise , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1841678026

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Tammy Williams , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1932870136

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Patricia Janasky , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1942314596

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active February 23, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 23, 2011

Registered at 98 E MORRIS ST, SAMSON, AL 364771229 (Tel: 3348982728)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 23, 2011

Registered at 98 E MORRIS ST, SAMSON, AL 364771229 (Tel: 3348982728)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 23, 2011

Recorded as WILLIAM CHILDS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 23, 2011

Internal Medicine (License #6999 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 19, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1730293366
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 19, 2006
Last Update: March 07, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

98 E Morris St

Samson, AL 364771229

Phone: 3348982728

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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