Della Simmons, O.D.
NPI 1730168923 · Optometrist · Albert Lea, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Della Simmons, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Albert Lea, MN (NPI 1730168923).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730168923
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2500 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
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
797 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 372 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 99 | $65 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 86 | $35 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 64 | $21 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 61 | $25 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 54 | $94 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 443 | 105 |
| Timolol Maleate | 102 | 25 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 69 | 18 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 52 | 19 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 49 | 19 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 34 | 23 |
| Pilocarpine Hcl | 30 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 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
- 2006-01-16
- Last updated
- 2020-09-28
- Certified
- 2020-09-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Della Simmons's NPI number?
- Della Simmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730168923, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Della Simmons's specialty?
- Della Simmons is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Della Simmons located?
- Della Simmons's practice location on file with NPPES is 404 W Fountain St, Albert Lea, MN 56007-2437.
- What is Della Simmons's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Della Simmons is (507) 373-2384.
- Does Della Simmons accept Medicare?
- Della Simmons is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Della Simmons's NPI active?
- Yes — Della Simmons's NPI (1730168923) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.