Quick answers
- Does Nicole A. Simpkins accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Nicole A. Simpkins may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nicole A. Simpkins see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 316 Original Medicare patients and 3,517 services for Nicole A. Simpkins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicole A. Simpkins's NPI number?
- 1396940532. 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 Nicole A. Simpkins, 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 | 316 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,517 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, from outside the operating room (remote or nearby), per patient, (attention directed exclusively to one patient) each 15 minutes (list in addition to primary procedure) (G0453)2,259 services
- Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), digital analysis (95957)309 services
- Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs (95938)269 services
- Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study (95886)136 services
- Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, 2 extremities (95861)129 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety38%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Diabetes32%
Hospitals where Nicole A. Simpkins works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicole A. Simpkins at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baylor Regional Medical Center at PlanoPlano, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450890
- CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical CenterSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450237
- Methodist Hospital for SurgeryAddison, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670073
- North Central Surgical Center LLPDallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670049
- Oklahoma Spine HospitalOklahoma City, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370206
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicole A. Simpkins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1141 N Loop 1604, 105 446San Antonio, TX 78232
- 2915 W Bitters Rd, Suite 201San Antonio, TX 78248
- 3502 Paesanos PkwyShavano Park, TX 78231
- 6116 N Central Expy, Suite 1000Dallas, TX 75206
- 9101 N Central Expwy, Suite 450Dallas, TX 75231
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Baylor College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396940532 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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