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Gastroenterology

Shannon Simmons, MD

Works at hospitals in Providence, RI · Rhode Island

Summary

Dr. Shannon Simmons, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1500 Pontiac Ave, Suite 101, Cranston, RI 02920. Phone: (401) 944-4300. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Shannon Simmons had 91 Original Medicare patients and 132 services. NPI 1619210630. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 1500 Pontiac Ave, Suite 101, Cranston, RI 02920 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (401) 944‑4300
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital
  • Group practice: Lifespan Physician Group Inc
  • Medical school: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University · graduated 2013 (13 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Shannon Simmons, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Shannon Simmons accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shannon 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 Shannon Simmons see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 91 Original Medicare patients and 132 services for Shannon Simmons. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Shannon Simmons's NPI number?
1619210630. 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 Shannon 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 patients91
Services billed to Medicare132
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)18 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)17 services
  3. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)11 services
  4. Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)11 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%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Anxiety37%
  • Diabetes31%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%

Hospitals where Shannon Simmons works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shannon 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Shannon Simmons is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Shannon Simmons as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Lifespan Physician Group Inc1,173 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in Rhode Island →

Other gastroenterologists in Cranston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cranston, RI — not a recommendation.

All gastroenterologists in Cranston →

Other clinicians in Lifespan Physician Group Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWarren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1619210630
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians