Dr Russell Thomas Simmons, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Benton, AR

Dr Russell Thomas Simmons, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Benton, Arkansas. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Simmons Eye Care Clinic, P.a., Ss Eye Group, Pllc and his current practice location is 113 W Carpenter St, Benton, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (501) 778-2363.

Dr Russell Thomas Simmons is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number 2329) 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 1720016272.

Contact Information

Dr Russell Thomas Simmons, OD
113 W Carpenter St,
Benton, AR 72015-3317
(501) 778-2363
(501) 778-5329

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Russell Thomas Simmons
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience41 Years
Location113 W Carpenter St, Benton, Arkansas
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 Russell Thomas Simmons attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720016272
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/29/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082657648
  • Enrollment ID: I20100909001165

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Russell Thomas Simmons such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720016272NPI-NPPES
139616722MedicaidAR
410041726OtherARRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2329 (Arkansas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Simmons Eye Care Clinic, P.a.86280113845
Ss Eye Group, Pllc44869270354

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 Russell Thomas Simmons allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSimmons Eye Care Clinic, P.a.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598753279
PECOS PAC ID: 8628011384
Enrollment ID: O20050603001000
Provider NameSs Eye Group, Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992232102
PECOS PAC ID: 4486927035
Enrollment ID: O20170905000507

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 Russell Thomas 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 Russell Thomas Simmons, OD
113 W Carpenter St,
Benton, AR 72015-3317

Ph: (501) 778-2363
Dr Russell Thomas Simmons, OD
113 W Carpenter St,
Benton, AR 72015-3317

Ph: (501) 778-2363

Reviews and Comments


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Dr. Steele J Zierlein, O.D.
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Dr. Jennifer Zierlein, O.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Dr. Creighton Alan Simmons, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 113 W Carpenter St, Benton, AR 72015
Phone: 501-778-2363    Fax: 501-778-5329
Simmons Eye Care Clinic, P.a.
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 113 W Carpenter St, Benton, AR 72015
Phone: 501-778-2363    Fax: 501-778-5329

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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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