Dr. James Simmons, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
21+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. James Simmons
James Simmons, D.O. is a healthcare provider with 21 years of experience.
Specialty Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
33
Years Experience
1
Location
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Orthopedic SurgeryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med
Class of 1993
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | K0197 | Orthopaedic Surgery | — |
| Texas | K0197 | Orthopaedic Surgery | — |
| Texas | K0197 | Orthopaedic Surgery |
Public Data Summary for Dr. James Simmons
With 21 years of practice, Dr. James Simmons is an established orthopedic surgery provider, D.O., after earning their medical degree at University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med in 1993. Dr. currently practices at San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407855729, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. James Simmons as a lower-volume orthopedic surgery provider, treating approximately 278 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 1K services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. James Simmons received $3K in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$3K
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Orthopedic Surgery Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 78240
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. James Simmons
What does Dr. James Simmons specialize in?
Dr. James Simmons specializes in Orthopedic Surgery. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Orthopaedic Surgery.
Where does Dr. James Simmons practice?
Dr. James Simmons practices at San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
Does Dr. James Simmons accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. James Simmons accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 278 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. James Simmons's NPI number?
Dr. James Simmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407855729. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. James Simmons been practicing?
Dr. James Simmons has approximately 21 years of practice experience, having graduated from University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med in 1993.