Quick answers
- Does Vanessa J. Simmons accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vanessa J. Simmons accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Vanessa J. Simmons see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 135 Original Medicare patients and 1,636 services for Vanessa J. Simmons. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vanessa J. Simmons's NPI number?
- 1154844033. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Vanessa J. Simmons, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 135 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,636 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)187 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)104 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)72 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)65 services
- Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (J1885)51 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes36%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Anxiety28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Vanessa J. Simmons is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1154 Cross Creek DrSaltillo, MS 38866 (615) 512‑8908
- 500 Russell St, Suite 3Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 324‑2244
- 589 Garfield St, Suite 201Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 680‑5565
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vanessa J. Simmons as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gastroenterology Center of the Midsouth PLLC149 clinicians in the group
- Golden Triangle Urgent Care LLC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Saltillo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saltillo, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gastroenterology Center of the Midsouth PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154844033 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians