Dr Ralph Edward Simms Sr, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Glen Daniel, WV

Dr Ralph Edward Simms Sr, DO is a medicare enrolled "General Practice" physician in Glen Daniel, West Virginia. He went to West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 6435 Harper Rd, Glen Daniel, West Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (304) 934-6400.

Dr Ralph Edward Simms Sr is licensed to practice in West Virginia (license number 1206) 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 1124146113.

Contact Information

Dr Ralph Edward Simms Sr, DO
6435 Harper Rd,
Glen Daniel, WV 25844
(304) 934-6400
(304) 934-7400

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ralph Edward Simms Sr
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience36 Years
Location6435 Harper Rd, Glen Daniel, West Virginia
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 Ralph Edward Simms Sr attended and graduated from West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124146113
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/27/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/18/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688607807
  • Enrollment ID: I20080520000552

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ralph Edward Simms Sr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124146113NPI-NPPES
5630471000MedicaidWV
1205948528OtherWVCOMPANY NPI FOX SYSTEMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 1206 (West Virginia)Secondary
208D00000XGeneral Practice 1206 (West Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Raleigh General HospitalBeckley, WVHospital
Beckley Arh HospitalBeckley, WVHospital

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 Ralph Edward Simms Sr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDr Ralph E Simms Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205948528
PECOS PAC ID: 1052344272
Enrollment ID: O20080520000563

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 Ralph Edward Simms Sr 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 Ralph Edward Simms Sr, DO
Rt 1 Box 85,
Sandstone, WV 25985

Ph: (304) 934-6400
Dr Ralph Edward Simms Sr, DO
6435 Harper Rd,
Glen Daniel, WV 25844

Ph: (304) 934-6400

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General Practice Doctors in Glen Daniel, WV


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