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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Childress, Endocrinologist in Cordova, TN?
Dr. Richard Childress, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Cordova, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Childress is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Childress’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Childress’s office.
Is Dr. Childress board certified in Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Childress, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Childress speak?
Dr. Childress and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Childress treat?
As a Endocrinologist, Dr. Childress 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. Childress. 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.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
What procedures does Dr. Childress perform?
As a Endocrinologist, Dr. Childress performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Childress. 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.
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Does Dr. Childress accept my insurance?
Dr. Childress accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Childress accept in Cordova, TN?
Dr. Childress in Cordova, 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
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Corporate Services
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Other Health Care Provider
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Childress' office located?
What is Dr. Childress's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Childress's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578538070.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Childress?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Childress
What is Dr. Richard Childress's specialty?
Dr. Childress is a Endocrinologist near Cordova, TN. An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues. Contact Dr. Childress to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Childress affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Childress is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Methodist University Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Endocrinologist?
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Is Richard Childress accepting new patients in Cordova, TN?
Yes, Dr. Richard Childress is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Childress offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Childress's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Childress?
Please contact Dr. Childress's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Childress have?
Dr. Richard Childress is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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