James Simmons, OPTOMETRIST - Medicare Optometrist in Buffalo, NY

James Simmons, OPTOMETRIST is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation" provider in Buffalo, New York. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1170 Main St, Buffalo, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 882-1025.

James Simmons is licensed to practice in New York (license number TUV005472-1) 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 1659343002.

Contact Information

James Simmons, OPTOMETRIST
1170 Main St,
Buffalo, NY 14209-2331
(716) 882-1025
(716) 882-5577

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJames Simmons
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience31 Years
Location1170 Main St, Buffalo, New York
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:
  • James Simmons attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659343002
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/30/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325006588
  • Enrollment ID: I20041221000093

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Simmons such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659343002NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WL0500XOptometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation TUV005472-1 (New York)Primary

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. James Simmons allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameElizabeth Pierce Olmsted, Md Center For The Visually Impaired
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588747109
PECOS PAC ID: 1759349905
Enrollment ID: O20041221000037

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. James 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
James Simmons, OPTOMETRIST
1170 Main St,
Buffalo, NY 14209-2331

Ph: (716) 882-1025
James Simmons, OPTOMETRIST
1170 Main St,
Buffalo, NY 14209-2331

Ph: (716) 882-1025

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