Paul Simmons, MD
NPI 1588605687 · Family Medicine Physician · Grand Junction, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Simmons, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Grand Junction, CO (NPI 1588605687).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588605687
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DR38866 (CO)
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
122 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 30 | $95 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 25 | $134 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Management, More Than 30 Minutes99316 | 23 | $135 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 19 | $187 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 13 | $133 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone | 31 | 31 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 30 | 30 |
| Prednisone | 22 | 20 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 19 | 18 |
| Azithromycin | 18 | 18 |
| Lisinopril | 18 | — |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 17 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26,906 across 27 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
- 2006-06-09
- Last updated
- 2014-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Simmons's NPI number?
- Paul Simmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588605687, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Simmons's specialty?
- Paul Simmons is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Simmons located?
- Paul Simmons's practice location on file with NPPES is 669 Serenity Ct, Grand Junction, CO 81505-4836.
- What is Paul Simmons's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Simmons is (970) 314-1018.
- Does Paul Simmons accept Medicare?
- Paul Simmons is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Simmons's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Simmons's NPI (1588605687) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.