Quick answers
- Does Joel R. Simmons accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel R. 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 Joel R. Simmons see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 109 Original Medicare patients and 577 services for Joel R. Simmons. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joel R. Simmons's NPI number?
- 1487861688. 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 Joel R. 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 | 109 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 577 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields (77014)228 services
- Calculation of radiation therapy dose (77300)67 services
- Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device (77334)64 services
- Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions (77427)55 services
- Complex radiation therapy planning (77263)28 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)75%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes32%
- COPD31%
Hospitals where Joel R. Simmons works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel R. Simmons 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.
- Bon Secours St Marys HospitalRichmond, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490059
- Rappahannock General HospitalKilmarnock, VA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 491308
- Riverside Regional Medical CenterNewport News, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490052
- Riverside Walter Reed HospitalGloucester, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490130
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel R. Simmons is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7544 Medical DrGloucester, VA 23061 (804) 693‑4900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joel R. Simmons as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Riverside Physician Services Inc797 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Radiation Oncologyprimary
Other radiation oncologists in Virginia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Virginia — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Riverside Physician Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487861688 |
| 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