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Ophthalmology

Elizabeth P. Simmons, MD

Sees patients in Farmington, CT · Connecticut

Summary

Dr. Elizabeth P. Simmons, MD is an ophthalmologist at 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030. Phone: (860) 679-3692. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Elizabeth P. Simmons had 201 Original Medicare patients and 3,805 services. NPI 1619980828. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030 · Directions
  • Phone: (860) 679‑3692
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: University of Connecticut Health Center
  • Medical school: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine · graduated 1998 (28 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Elizabeth P. 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 Elizabeth P. Simmons accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elizabeth P. 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 Elizabeth P. Simmons see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 201 Original Medicare patients and 3,805 services for Elizabeth P. Simmons. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Elizabeth P. Simmons's NPI number?
1619980828. 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 Elizabeth P. 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 patients201
Services billed to Medicare3,805
Different services or procedures14
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)260 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)217 services
  3. Injection of drug into eye (67028)129 services
  4. Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)114 services
  5. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)65 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 pressure73%
  • High cholesterol69%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Diabetes43%
  • Chronic kidney disease32%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • University of Connecticut Health Center639 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Farmington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Farmington, CT — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of Connecticut Health Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolPennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1619980828
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Sources

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