Dr John Michael Simmons Jr, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Macon, GA

Dr John Michael Simmons Jr, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Macon, Georgia. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Vision Eye Group and his current practice location is 4050 Riverside Dr, Macon, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (478) 744-1710.

Dr John Michael Simmons Jr is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number OPT001571) 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 1598733222.

Contact Information

Dr John Michael Simmons Jr, OD
4050 Riverside Dr,
Macon, GA 31210-1805
(478) 744-1710
Not Available

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr John Michael Simmons Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience28 Years
Location4050 Riverside Dr, Macon, Georgia
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 Michael Simmons Jr attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598733222
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/20/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426009440
  • Enrollment ID: I20120424000219

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Michael Simmons Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598733222NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OPT001571 (Georgia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vision Eye Group03455812297

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 Michael Simmons Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameMyeyedr Optometry Of Georgia, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437294592
PECOS PAC ID: 8224261201
Enrollment ID: O20140428000739
Provider NameVision Eye Group
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013471721
PECOS PAC ID: 0345581229
Enrollment ID: O20190402000861

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 Michael Simmons Jr 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 Michael Simmons Jr, OD
4050 Riverside Dr,
Macon, GA 31210-1805

Ph: (478) 744-1710
Dr John Michael Simmons Jr, OD
4050 Riverside Dr,
Macon, GA 31210-1805

Ph: (478) 744-1710

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