Dr Vivian Olsen Simmons, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Hartford, AL

Dr Vivian Olsen Simmons, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Hartford, Alabama. She went to Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Vivian Simmons Md Family Practice and her current practice location is 169 2nd Avenue, Hartford, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (334) 588-0804.

Dr Vivian Olsen Simmons is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number MD.34777) 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 1093989519.

Contact Information

Dr Vivian Olsen Simmons, MD
169 2nd Avenue,
Hartford, AL 36344-1219
(334) 588-0804
(334) 588-0492

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Vivian Olsen Simmons
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience16 Years
Location169 2nd Avenue, Hartford, 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 Vivian Olsen Simmons attended and graduated from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093989519
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/15/2008
  • Last Update Date: 02/07/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022243609
  • Enrollment ID: I20170605000965

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vivian Olsen Simmons such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093989519NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD.34777 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wiregrass Medical CenterGeneva, ALHospital
Flowers HospitalDothan, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vivian Simmons Md Family Practice96385014632

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 Vivian Olsen Simmons allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameGeneva County Healthcare Authority Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992755292
PECOS PAC ID: 0244222487
Enrollment ID: O20040330001574
Entity NameVivian Simmons Md Family Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366098972
PECOS PAC ID: 9638501463
Enrollment ID: O20191118001087

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 Vivian Olsen 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
Dr Vivian Olsen Simmons, MD
169 2nd Avenue,
Hartford, AL 36344-1219

Ph: (334) 588-0804
Dr Vivian Olsen Simmons, MD
169 2nd Avenue,
Hartford, AL 36344-1219

Ph: (334) 588-0804

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