Quick answers
- Does Donald R. Simmons accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Donald 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 Donald R. Simmons see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 310 Original Medicare patients and 1,599 services for Donald R. Simmons. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Donald R. Simmons's NPI number?
- 1578556601. 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 Donald 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 | 310 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,599 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)352 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)300 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)228 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)188 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)182 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 cholesterol71%
- Arthritis52%
- Anxiety47%
- Diabetes41%
- Depression41%
Practice locations
Addresses where Donald R. Simmons is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1244 Woodland Loop, Heritage Villa Nursing CenterBartlesville, OK 74006 (918) 335‑3222
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Bartlesville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bartlesville, OK — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578556601 |
| 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