Dr Scott Andrew Simms, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Denton, TX

Dr Scott Andrew Simms, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Denton, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Legacy Healthcare Services Inc, Texas Health Physicians Group and his current practice location is 700 W Oak St, Denton, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (940) 382-9636.

Dr Scott Andrew Simms is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L6639) 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 1235123449.

Contact Information

Dr Scott Andrew Simms, MD
700 W Oak St,
Denton, TX 76201-4035
(940) 382-9636
(940) 382-1554

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Scott Andrew Simms
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience28 Years
Location700 W Oak St, Denton, 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:
  • Dr Scott Andrew Simms attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235123449
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/01/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/12/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012929482
  • Enrollment ID: I20060629000233

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Scott Andrew Simms such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235123449NPI-NPPES
160166801MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine L6639 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Dfw Home HealthDenton, TXHome health agency
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital DentonDenton, TXHospital
Medical City DentonDenton, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Legacy Healthcare Services Inc21633397222654
Texas Health Physicians Group43855359541182

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 Scott Andrew Simms allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTexas Health Physicians Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174573596
PECOS PAC ID: 4385535954
Enrollment ID: O20040323000759

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 Scott Andrew Simms 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 Scott Andrew Simms, MD
700 W Oak St,
Denton, TX 76201-4035

Ph: (940) 382-9636
Dr Scott Andrew Simms, MD
700 W Oak St,
Denton, TX 76201-4035

Ph: (940) 382-9636

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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