Quick answers
- Does Lorna H. Simmerman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lorna H. Simmerman 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 Lorna H. Simmerman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 856 Original Medicare patients and 2,688 services for Lorna H. Simmerman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lorna H. Simmerman's NPI number?
- 1720157662. 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 Lorna H. Simmerman, 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 | 856 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,688 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)986 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)672 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)257 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)228 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)143 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 pressure72%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes25%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Anxiety21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lorna H. Simmerman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2710 Centerville Rd, Suite 102Wilmington, DE 19808 (302) 993‑1300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lorna H. Simmerman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Delaware Eye Surgeons PA7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Wilmington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilmington, DE — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Delaware Eye Surgeons PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pennsylvania College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720157662 |
| 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