Dr Sara Putnam Simmons, MD - Medicare Hand Surgery in Bradenton, FL

Dr Sara Putnam Simmons, MD is a medicare enrolled "Plastic Surgery - Surgery Of The Hand" physician in Bradenton, Florida. She graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hand Surgery. She is a member of the group practice Coastal Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Of Southwest Florida Pa and her current practice location is 8000 Sr 64 E, Bradenton, Florida. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (941) 792-1404.

Dr Sara Putnam Simmons is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME113187) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1255662797.

Contact Information

Dr Sara Putnam Simmons, MD
8000 Sr 64 E,
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 792-1404
(941) 795-1717

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Sara Putnam Simmons
GenderFemale
SpecialityHand Surgery
Experience19 Years
Location8000 Sr 64 E, Bradenton, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Sara Putnam Simmons graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255662797
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/22/2010
  • Last Update Date: 05/25/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709058787
  • Enrollment ID: I20120626000008

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sara Putnam Simmons such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255662797NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery ME113187 (Florida)Secondary
2082S0105XPlastic Surgery - Surgery Of The Hand ME113187 (Florida)Primary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery BP10024848 (Texas)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lakewood Ranch Medical CenterBradenton, FLHospital
Manatee Memorial HospitalBradenton, FLHospital
Blake Medical CenterBradenton, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Coastal Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Of Southwest Florida Pa327450438659

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 Sara Putnam Simmons allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCoastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Of Southwest Florida Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285740720
PECOS PAC ID: 3274504386
Enrollment ID: O20040803000816

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 Sara Putnam 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 Sara Putnam Simmons, MD
8000 Sr 64 E,
Bradenton, FL 34212

Ph: (941) 792-1404
Dr Sara Putnam Simmons, MD
8000 Sr 64 E,
Bradenton, FL 34212

Ph: (941) 792-1404

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