Dr Christopher Simmons, MD, PHD - Medicare Pediatric Medicine in Lexington, KY

Dr Christopher Simmons, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics" physician in Lexington, Kentucky. He went to University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pediatric Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc and his current practice location is 800 Rose St, Lexington, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (859) 323-6561.

Dr Christopher Simmons is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 50480) 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 1760826408.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Simmons, MD, PHD
800 Rose St,
Lexington, KY 40536-0001
(859) 323-6561
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Simmons
GenderMale
SpecialityPediatric Medicine
Experience11 Years
Location800 Rose St, Lexington, Kentucky
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 Simmons attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760826408
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/24/2013
  • Last Update Date: 08/21/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395056758
  • Enrollment ID: I20171011002995

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Simmons such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760826408NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 50480 (Kentucky)Secondary
208000000XPediatrics 50480 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Kentucky HospitalLexington, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc5698689909805

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 Simmons allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326091448
PECOS PAC ID: 5698689909
Enrollment ID: O20031119000300

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 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 Simmons, MD, PHD
830 South Limestone, University Health Service Building, Suite 304,
Lexington, KY 40536-0582

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Dr Christopher Simmons, MD, PHD
800 Rose St,
Lexington, KY 40536-0001

Ph: (859) 323-6561

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