Quick answers
- Does Wendy W. Simmons accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wendy W. 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 Wendy W. Simmons see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 495 Original Medicare patients and 74,044 services for Wendy W. Simmons. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Wendy W. Simmons's NPI number?
- 1609800556. 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 Wendy W. 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 | 495 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 74,044 |
| Different services or procedures | 69 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg (J3111)43,890 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)23,760 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)883 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)726 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)668 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Osteoporosis75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Depression27%
- Anxiety27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Wendy W. Simmons is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1710 S 17th StWilmington, NC 28401 (910) 762‑1182
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Wendy W. Simmons as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolina Arthritis Associates PA5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Find other clinicians: Physician Assistant, North Carolina →
Other physician assistants in Wilmington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilmington, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolina Arthritis Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609800556 |
| 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