Quick answers
- Does Russell T. Simmons accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell T. 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 Russell T. Simmons see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 470 Original Medicare patients and 876 services for Russell T. Simmons. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell T. Simmons's NPI number?
- 1720016272. 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 Russell T. 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 | 470 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 876 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)405 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)108 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)56 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)56 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)48 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 cholesterol66%
- Arthritis42%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Diabetes27%
- Chronic kidney disease16%
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell T. Simmons is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11115 Hermitage RdLittle Rock, AR 72211 (501) 224‑7056
- 113 W Carpenter StBenton, AR 72015 (501) 778‑2363
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russell T. Simmons as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Simmons Eye Care Clinic, P.A.5 clinicians in the group
- SS Eye Group, PLLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Little Rock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Little Rock, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Simmons Eye Care Clinic, P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Southern College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720016272 |
| 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