Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Simmons, D.O.

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Fresno, CA

  • NPI 1043519853
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
155 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 937012302
(559) 499-6500
Mailing address
5563 N Brent Ave
Fresno, CA 937237658

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 1, 2018
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #20A12478

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043519853. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,055
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$129,151
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 612 231 $119
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 176 166 $174
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 137 128 $115
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 117 74 $79
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 13 13 $81

In context: peer comparison

Among 31 peers in this city , average services per provider: 145. This provider delivers 7.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$309
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc 1 $151.24
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc. 1 $124.99
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED 1 $32.65

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$309

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
94
Patients
61
Total drug cost
$1,229
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 17 11 $118
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 16 0 $239
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 15 15 $111
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 13 13 $286
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 11 11 $98
Cefdinir Generic 11 0 $275
Cephalexin Generic 11 11 $101

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Simmons's medical specialty?
Dr. James Simmons practices Hospitalist Physician in Fresno, CA.
Where does Dr. James Simmons practice?
Dr. James Simmons practices at 155 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 937012302. Office phone: 5594996500.
What is Dr. James Simmons's NPI?
Dr. James Simmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043519853, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Simmons accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Simmons accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Simmons commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.