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JAMES CHILDS, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in COLLEGE STATION, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
216
Medicare Part D claims · 81 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$3.3K
182 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES CHILDS, M.D. filed 216 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatology Physician in COLLEGE STATION, Texas, prescribing 69% generic.

216
Part D claims, 2023
69%
generic prescribing
$3.3K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

JAMES CHILDS, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

216 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES CHILDS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JAMES CHILDS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/13/2007

NPI 1023150083

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

216 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Dermatology Physician share within Texas

1. Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatology Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dermatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JAMES CHILDS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1605 ROCK PRAIRIE RD, COLLEGE STATION, TX, 77845, with a listed phone of (979) 696-4444. NPI 1023150083 was issued on 02/13/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHILDS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 216 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 81 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $361K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1605 ROCK PRAIRIE RD
COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845

Provider Details

NPI 1023150083
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/13/2007

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JAMES CHILDS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.3K

Largest payer

Incyte Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JAMES CHILDS, M.D.. To verify JAMES CHILDS, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JAMES CHILDS, M.D. — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 216 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

216
Total Claims
$361K
Total Drug Cost
81
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
257
Total Day Supply
6,393
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$350K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.88
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 39, 75-84: 31, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What JAMES CHILDS, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Doxycycline Hyclate
22
Clobetasol Propionate
20
Mupirocin
16
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
15
Desonide
13
Klisyri
Tirbanibulin
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Dermatology Physician Overview

How JAMES CHILDS, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES CHILDS, M.D.'s 216 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHILDS.

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES CHILDS, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES CHILDS, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in COLLEGE STATION, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES CHILDS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES CHILDS, M.D. wrote 216 Medicare Part D claims totaling $361K in drug costs for 81 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES CHILDS, M.D. located?
JAMES CHILDS, M.D. is located at 1605 ROCK PRAIRIE RD, COLLEGE STATION, TX, 77845. Phone: (979) 696-4444.
What is JAMES CHILDS, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES CHILDS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023150083, issued on 02/13/2007.
Does JAMES CHILDS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES CHILDS, M.D.'s prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $350K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES CHILDS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES CHILDS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Clobetasol Propionate, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES CHILDS, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES CHILDS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 216 Part D claims and 81 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES CHILDS, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES CHILDS, M.D.'s NPI is 1023150083 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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