Tamara Simpson, MD
NPI 1871502716 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tamara Simpson, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1871502716).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871502716
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L9485 (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
19 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
442 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 365 | $203 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 23 | $113 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 17 | $164 |
| Emergent Insertion of Breathing Tube Into Windpipe Using an Endoscope31500 | 13 | $134 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 12 | $11 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 12 | $8 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$38 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
- 2006-08-07
- Last updated
- 2022-08-31
- Certified
- 2022-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tamara Simpson's NPI number?
- Tamara Simpson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871502716, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tamara Simpson's specialty?
- Tamara Simpson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tamara Simpson located?
- Tamara Simpson's practice location on file with NPPES is 12446 West Ave Ste 200, San Antonio, TX 78216-2530.
- What is Tamara Simpson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tamara Simpson is (210) 257-1400.
- Does Tamara Simpson accept Medicare?
- Tamara Simpson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tamara Simpson's NPI active?
- Yes — Tamara Simpson's NPI (1871502716) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.