2026 NPPES data Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician NPI 1003827577 MD
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JAMES CHILDS, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in KITTANNING, Pennsylvania. 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
42
Medicare Part D claims · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician avg: 284

What the federal data shows

JAMES CHILDS, MD filed 42 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in KITTANNING, Pennsylvania.

42
Part D claims, 2023

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

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

42 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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, MD 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, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/10/2006

NPI 1003827577

Primary specialty

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician

Mid-sized

13,692 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

42 85% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 284

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 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, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1 NOLTE DR, KITTANNING, PA, 16201, with a listed phone of (724) 543-8122. NPI 1003827577 was issued on 08/10/2006. 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 42 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend. 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.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,692 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 284 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

1 NOLTE DR
KITTANNING, PA 16201

Provider Details

NPI 1003827577
Specialty Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/10/2006

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JAMES CHILDS, MD. To verify JAMES CHILDS, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

42
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
43
Total Day Supply
578
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clotrimazole
12

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

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Overview

How JAMES CHILDS, MD fits within the Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician landscape nationally.

13,692
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
284
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES CHILDS, MD's 42 claims are below the specialty average of 284.

Nearby Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES CHILDS, MD's specialty?
JAMES CHILDS, MD specializes in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician and practices in KITTANNING, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES CHILDS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES CHILDS, MD wrote 42 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES CHILDS, MD located?
JAMES CHILDS, MD is located at 1 NOLTE DR, KITTANNING, PA, 16201. Phone: (724) 543-8122.
What is JAMES CHILDS, MD's NPI number?
JAMES CHILDS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003827577, issued on 08/10/2006.
How many Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,692 Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider writes 284 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES CHILDS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES CHILDS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clotrimazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES CHILDS, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES CHILDS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 42 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES CHILDS, MD's credentials?
JAMES CHILDS, MD's NPI is 1003827577 with credentials MD. 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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