Dr John Franklin Simmons, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Geneva, AL

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Dr John Franklin Simmons, MD is a medicare enrolled "General Practice" physician in Geneva, Alabama. He went to University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice John F. Simmons M.d. P.c and his current practice location is 915 W Hospital Dr, Geneva, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (334) 684-3644.

Dr John Franklin Simmons is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 10418) 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 1922045905.

Contact Information

Dr John Franklin Simmons, MD
915 W Hospital Dr,
Geneva, AL 36340
(334) 684-3644
(334) 684-6472

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Franklin Simmons
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience42 Years
Location915 W Hospital Dr, Geneva, Alabama
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 John Franklin Simmons attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922045905
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/15/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517152390
  • Enrollment ID: I20101108000469

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Franklin Simmons such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922045905NPI-NPPES
000016076MedicaidAL
044194500MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208D00000XGeneral Practice 10418 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Gentiva Health ServicesMarianna, FLHome health agency
Southerncare GreenvilleGreenville, ALHospice
Gentiva Hospice - DothanDothan, ALHospice
Wiregrass Medical CenterGeneva, ALHospital
Flowers HospitalDothan, ALHospital
Medical Center EnterpriseEnterprise, ALHospital
Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center & Nursing HomeGeneva, ALNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
John F. Simmons M.d. P.c67090715822

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 John Franklin Simmons allows following entities to bill medicare on his 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 NameJohn F. Simmons M.d. P.c
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053425595
PECOS PAC ID: 6709071582
Enrollment ID: O20101108000355
Entity NameErx Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760823082
PECOS PAC ID: 9335037571
Enrollment ID: O20130909000458

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 John Franklin 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 John Franklin Simmons, MD
915 W Hospital Dr,
Geneva, AL 36340-1645

Ph: (334) 684-3644		Dr John Franklin Simmons, MD
915 W Hospital Dr,
Geneva, AL 36340

Ph: (334) 684-3644

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