Tracey R Childs, MD

Surgery

Tracey R Childs is a Surgery specialist based in Santa Monica, CA with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: COLORECTAL SURGERY (PROCTOLOGY)

(310) 829-8928Santa Monica, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Tracey R Childs, MD has practiced surgery for 40+ years, working in group practice. A University of California, Geffen School of Medicine graduate since 1986, she brings 40+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 368 Surgery providers in CASee all Surgery in Santa Monica40+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1129dNPPES updated 2023-04-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 680w, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2111

Fax: (310) 315-6157
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

279

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

41

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

106

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
63%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Osteoporosis
28%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

Anxiety Disorders
27%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Cancer
23%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Mood Disorders
23%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$200 received from industry

4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Tracey R Childs's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1986

    David Geffen School of Medicine at Ucla

  2. Board certified · Apr 20, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 40 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Taxonomy: 208600000X

Education & Training

University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (Class of 1986)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2021 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 625e, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2208

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 194031

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Virtual Surgery Care With Tracey R Childs

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Tracey R Childs for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Santa Monica required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tracey R Childs

Dr. Childs is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Monica, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 829-8928.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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