John J Simmer, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Lakewood, WA

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John J Simmer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Lakewood, Washington. He went to University Of Minnesota Medical School and graduated in 1989 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Multicare Health System and his current practice location is 7424 Bridgeport Way West., Suite 305, Lakewood, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 301-6960.

John J Simmer is licensed to practice in Washington (license number 60167500) 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 1174594881.

Contact Information

John J Simmer, MD
7424 Bridgeport Way West., Suite 305,
Lakewood, WA 98499-3402
(253) 301-6960
(253) 582-5938

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJohn J Simmer
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience36 Years
Location7424 Bridgeport Way West., Lakewood, Washington
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:
  • John J Simmer attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174594881
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/16/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537352737
  • Enrollment ID: I20101020000860

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John J Simmer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174594881NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 34081 (Minnesota)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 60167500 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Multicare Health System77198998971689

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. John J Simmer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMulticare Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497766638
PECOS PAC ID: 7719899897
Enrollment ID: O20031105000760

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. John J Simmer 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
John J Simmer, MD
7424 Bridgeport Way West., Suite 305,
Lakewood, WA 98499-3402

Ph: (253) 301-6960		John J Simmer, MD
7424 Bridgeport Way West., Suite 305,
Lakewood, WA 98499-3402

Ph: (253) 301-6960

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