Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout SIMMONS
Based in San Antonio, TX, James W Simmons, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. James graduated from University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med in 1993. James is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery, pediatric orthopaedic surgery, and orthopaedic surgery of the spine. Medicare claims data shows James provided 955 services to 692 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (210) 614-6432
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9150 HUEBNER RD STE 290
San Antonio, TX 78240
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
955 services · 692 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
84 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
34 |
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
28 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22842 |
27 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
21 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc | Procedure | 22633 |
16 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 22612 |
14 |
| X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72082 |
95 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
78 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
32 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in San Antonio 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Fusion of additional segment of spine 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Simmons's specialty?
Dr. Simmons is an orthopedic surgeon in San Antonio, TX. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Simmons?
Dr. Simmons is listed at 9150 HUEBNER RD STE 290, San Antonio, TX 78240. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Simmons?
The number on file is (210) 614-6432. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Simmons?
Dr. Simmons's National Provider Identifier is 1407855729. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Simmons's medical education?
Dr. Simmons attended University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Simmons have?
Dr. Simmons has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Simmons known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Simmons performs procedures including fusion of additional segment of spine, partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment and insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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