Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Simmons, M. D.

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician (CMS: Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine) · Monroe, LA

  • NPI 1518004142
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
309 Jackson St
Monroe, LA 712010309
(318) 966-1870
fax (318) 966-1871
Mailing address
2308 Hillside RD
Ruston, LA 712705980

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 16, 2015
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207PE0005X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #MD.017598
Medicaid (2)
LA #1339172 · LA #1339174

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518004142. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,900
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$199,720
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
70100 X-ray of part of lower jaw, 1-4 views 603 529 $21
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 603 529 $68
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 602 528 $23
70360 X-ray of soft tissue of neck 590 517 $18
74240 Single contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract 535 472 $74
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view 320 280 $17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 210 210 $107
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 210 210 $159
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 186 159 $86
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 29 28 $123

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 354. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Charles Simmons's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Simmons practices Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician in Monroe, LA.
Where does Dr. Charles Simmons practice?
Dr. Charles Simmons practices at 309 Jackson St, Monroe, LA 712010309. Office phone: 3189661870.
What is Dr. Charles Simmons's NPI?
Dr. Charles Simmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518004142, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Simmons accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Simmons accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Simmons commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of part of lower jaw, 1-4 views (HCPCS 70100); Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function (HCPCS 74230); X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS 72040). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.