David Simons, MD, PHD
NPI 1942568670 · Ophthalmology Physician · Vancouver, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Simons, MD, PHD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Vancouver, WA (NPI 1942568670).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942568670
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD60742759 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,010 | 285 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 420 | 123 |
| Timolol Maleate | 329 | 120 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 317 | 230 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 275 | 94 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 76 | 31 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 71 | 53 |
| Tafluprost/Pfbrand: Tafluprost |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$303 across 3 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
- 2012-05-01
- Last updated
- 2022-02-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Simons's NPI number?
- David Simons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942568670, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Simons's specialty?
- David Simons is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Simons located?
- David Simons's practice location on file with NPPES is 2525 Ne 139th St Ste 280, Vancouver, WA 98686-2719.
- What is David Simons's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Simons is (360) 882-2778.
- Does David Simons accept Medicare?
- David Simons is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Simons's NPI active?
- Yes — David Simons's NPI (1942568670) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.