James Simmons, D.O.
NPI 1407855729 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407855729
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K0197 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
897 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 | 150 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 133 | $82 |
| X-Ray of Entire Middle and Lower Spine, 2-3 Views72082 | 95 | $65 |
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 84 | $242 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 78 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 53 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 123 | 56 |
| Gabapentin | 63 | 43 |
| Meloxicam | 49 | 27 |
| Methocarbamol | 48 | 34 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 42 | 21 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 21 | 16 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,157 across 61 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 7109 N Bartlett Ave Ste 109Laredo, TX 78041-6473Phone: (210) 614-6432Fax: (210) 293-2989
- 1038 Garner Field RdUvalde, TX 78801-4810Phone: (210) 614-6432Fax: (210) 293-2989
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-19
- Last updated
- 2025-11-05
- Certified
- 2025-11-05
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.