James Simmons, MD
NPI 1497706311 · Family Medicine Physician · Omaha, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Simmons, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Omaha, NE (NPI 1497706311).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497706311
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21978 (NE)
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
477 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 | 137 | $71 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 81 | $72 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 75 | $29 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 44 | $57 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 42 | $225 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 171 | 52 |
| Lisinopril | 99 | 27 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 92 | 24 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 84 | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 81 | 24 |
| Omeprazole | 79 | 23 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$130 across 1 record (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
- 2006-05-15
- Last updated
- 2011-06-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Simmons's NPI number?
- James Simmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497706311, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Simmons's specialty?
- James Simmons is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Simmons located?
- James Simmons's practice location on file with NPPES is 988102 Nebraska Medical Ctr, Omaha, NE 68198-8102.
- What is James Simmons's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Simmons is (402) 595-2275.
- Does James Simmons accept Medicare?
- James Simmons is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Simmons's NPI active?
- Yes — James Simmons's NPI (1497706311) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-06-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.