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Dr. Kevin Childers, MD
Gallatin, TN
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Childers, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Gallatin, TN?
Dr. Kevin Childers, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Gallatin, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Childers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Childers’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Childers’s office at (615) 989-1088.
What languages does Dr. Childers speak?
Dr. Childers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Childers typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Childers diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Childers. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Childers typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kevin Childers may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Childers' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Childers accept my insurance?
Dr. Childers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 989-1088 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Childers accept in Gallatin, TN?
Dr. Childers in Gallatin, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Childers' office located?
Dr. Kevin Childers' Primary Practice
1156 Nashville Pike
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 989-1088
What is Dr. Childers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Childers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134410129.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Childers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Childers
What is Dr. Kevin Childers's specialty?
Dr. Childers is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Gallatin, TN.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Kevin Childers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Childers is affiliated with Highpoint Health – Sumner With Ascension Saint Thomas, The Medical Center At Bowling Green which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Kevin Childers accepting new patients in Gallatin, TN?
Yes, Dr. Kevin Childers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kevin Childers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Childers's office at (615) 989-1088 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kevin Childers?
Please contact Dr. Childers's office at (615) 989-1088 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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