Dr Christopher A Simmons, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Lafayette, CA

Dr Christopher A Simmons, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Lafayette, California. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. His current practice location is 3466 Mt Diablo Blvd, Suite C-104, Lafayette, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (925) 284-4442.

Dr Christopher A Simmons is licensed to practice in California (license number A52899) 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 1083630081.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher A Simmons, MD
3466 Mt Diablo Blvd, Suite C-104,
Lafayette, CA 94549-7106
(925) 284-4442
(925) 283-8687

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher A Simmons
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience33 Years
Location3466 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, California
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 Christopher A Simmons attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083630081
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/21/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901796028
  • Enrollment ID: I20040319000988

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher A Simmons such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083630081NPI-NPPES
00A528990MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine A52899 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek CampusWalnut creek, CAHospital
John Muir Medical Center - Concord CampusConcord, CAHospital
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates CampBerkeley, CAHospital

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 Christopher A Simmons allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChristopher A Simmons Md
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134818057
PECOS PAC ID: 3274994652
Enrollment ID: O20230801003939

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 Christopher A 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 Christopher A Simmons, MD
Dept 34929, P.o. Box 39000,
San Francisco, CA 94139-0001

Ph: (925) 952-2828
Dr Christopher A Simmons, MD
3466 Mt Diablo Blvd, Suite C-104,
Lafayette, CA 94549-7106

Ph: (925) 284-4442

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