Dr Gwen Minda Cooper Simon, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Opelika, AL

Dr Gwen Minda Cooper Simon, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Opelika, Alabama. She went to Emory University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Northeastern Nevada Physician Practices Llc and her current practice location is 502 E Thomason Cr, Opelika, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (334) 749-0390.

Dr Gwen Minda Cooper Simon is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 12501) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1073699773.

Contact Information

Dr Gwen Minda Cooper Simon, MD
502 E Thomason Cr,
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 749-0390
(334) 742-9165

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gwen Minda Cooper Simon
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience41 Years
Location502 E Thomason Cr, Opelika, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Gwen Minda Cooper Simon attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073699773
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/23/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395893853
  • Enrollment ID: I20200724000561

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gwen Minda Cooper Simon such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073699773NPI-NPPES
51017248OtherBCBS
000017248MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 27869 (Mississippi)Secondary
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 12501 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northeastern Nevada Regional HospitalElko, NVHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northeastern Nevada Physician Practices Llc377964922314

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. Dr Gwen Minda Cooper Simon allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameNortheastern Nevada Physician Practices Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457599458
PECOS PAC ID: 3779649223
Enrollment ID: O20090306000555

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. Dr Gwen Minda Cooper Simon 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
Dr Gwen Minda Cooper Simon, MD
502 E Thomason Cr,
Opelika, AL 36801

Ph: (334) 749-0390
Dr Gwen Minda Cooper Simon, MD
502 E Thomason Cr,
Opelika, AL 36801

Ph: (334) 749-0390

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