Michael R Simmons, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Corpus Christi, TX

Michael R Simmons, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Corpus Christi, Texas. He went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Gulf Coast Emergency Physicians, Pllc and his current practice location is 600 Elizabeth St, Corpus Christi, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (361) 902-4000.

Michael R Simmons is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L0601) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1376560979.

Contact Information

Michael R Simmons, MD
600 Elizabeth St,
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2235
(361) 902-4000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael R Simmons
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience28 Years
Location600 Elizabeth St, Corpus Christi, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Michael R Simmons attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376560979
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/18/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779546593
  • Enrollment ID: I20041111000557

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael R Simmons such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376560979NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine L0601 (Texas)Primary
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 0101227520 (Virginia)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus ChristiCorpus christi, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gulf Coast Emergency Physicians, Pllc620428048094

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Michael R Simmons allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameConner Emergency Medicine Associates, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013415934
PECOS PAC ID: 8628339215
Enrollment ID: O20180222000309
Entity NameGulf Coast Emergency Physicians, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972286920
PECOS PAC ID: 6204280480
Enrollment ID: O20230921001356

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Michael R Simmons is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Michael R Simmons, MD
Po Box 849897,
Dallas, TX 75284-0001

Ph: (866) 916-5259
Michael R Simmons, MD
600 Elizabeth St,
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2235

Ph: (361) 902-4000

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