Dr. Richard D. Childress
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 22 years
- Graduated from: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
- Graduation year: 1999
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1578538070
Dr. Richard D. Childress M.D.
Endocrinologist
He is located at 5659 South Rex Road in Memphis, TN 38119. Can help patients with the following: Atherosclerosis, Edema, Goiter, Hot Flashes, Hypothyroidism, Migraine. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578538070. Appointment can be made via the phone number (901) 763-3636. He is affiliated with 1 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. Richard Dale Childress, being an endocrinologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Richard D. Childress.
- Abdominal Pain
- Achondroplasia
- Acute Pain
- Addison's Disease
- Amyloidosis
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Bone Loss
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Cystitis
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)
- Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Type 1
- Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Type 2
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Fertility
- Fever
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
- Growth Hormone Imbalance
- Gynecomastia
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Hyponatremia
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Insulin Resistance (IR)
- Low Testosterone
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Prescription Refill
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroiditis
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wilson-Turner Syndrome
Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard D. Childress
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Richard D. Childress as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter of Tennessee
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter of Tennessee
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Network data as of Aug 25, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 12 plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCross B15E $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Bronze | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross B16E $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross B17E $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® + Adult Dental (8 plan variants) | EPO · Bronze | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross B19E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross G08E $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S26E $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S27E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S29E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® + Adult Dental (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S34E $45 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 15 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Bronze Simple | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Gold Classic Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Gold Elite | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Classic | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Classic Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Richard D. Childress is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Richard D. Childress is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Endocrinology (also registered under: Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .
Bills through: Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc.
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| AbbVie | $4537 |
| AstraZeneca | $679 |
| Lilly | $586 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $4941 |
| Promotional Speaking or Service | $3938 |
Studies
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN SHREVEPORT
Graduated in 1999Additional Specialities
- Internist
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Richard Dale Childress treat?
Dr. Richard Dale Childress provides treatment for Atherosclerosis, Edema, Goiter, Hot Flashes, Hypothyroidism, Migraine. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Richard Dale Childress have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Richard Dale Childress is affiliated with The Endocrine Clinic.
Where can you meet with Dr. Richard Dale Childress?
Dr. Richard Dale Childress's office is located at 5659 South Rex Road in Memphis, TN 38119.
Does Dr. Richard Dale Childress accept patients with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee?
Yes, Dr. Richard Dale Childress is listed in-network for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.