David Simmons, MD
NPI 1255315818 · Gastroenterology Physician · Winter Haven, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Simmons, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Winter Haven, FL (NPI 1255315818).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255315818
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME60962 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
948 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 282 | $125 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 128 | $248 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 127 | $71 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 109 | $164 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 50 | $128 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 632 | 190 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 281 | 76 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 173 | 46 |
| Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulfbrand: Sutab | 110 | 108 |
| Famotidine | 90 | 22 |
| Omeprazole | 65 | 14 |
| Vonoprazan Fumaratebrand: Voquezna | 44 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$731 across 45 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-06
- Last updated
- 2021-05-12
- Certified
- 2021-05-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Simmons's NPI number?
- David Simmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255315818, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Simmons's specialty?
- David Simmons is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Simmons located?
- David Simmons's practice location on file with NPPES is 320 1st St N, Winter Haven, FL 33881-4113.
- What is David Simmons's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Simmons is (863) 299-5300.
- Does David Simmons accept Medicare?
- David Simmons is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Simmons's NPI active?
- Yes — David Simmons's NPI (1255315818) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.