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- 550 N Montana Ave, Helena, MT 59601
About Dr. Simons
William H. Simons, O.D. practices optometry in Helena, MT. William is a 1982 graduate of Southern California College of Optometry. William is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, William cared for 1,357 Medicare patients across 1,581 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699726778.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (406) 443-2121
- Email not available
Practice Locations
550 N MONTANA AVE
Helena, MT 59601
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,581 services · 1,357 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
114 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
52 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
605 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
117 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
115 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
104 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
206 | More than most peers in Optometry |
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 optometry specialists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometry specialists in Helena 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Southern California College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Southern California College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 6
Providers in MT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is William H. Simons?
William H. Simons is an optometry in Helena, MT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is William H. Simons's address?
William H. Simons is listed at 550 N Montana Ave, Helena, MT 59601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with William H. Simons?
The number on file is (406) 443-2121. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is William H. Simons's NPI number?
William H. Simons's National Provider Identifier is 1699726778. 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
Where did William H. Simons train?
William H. Simons attended Southern California College of Optometry, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has William H. Simons been practicing?
William H. Simons has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does William H. Simons perform?
According to Medicare billing data, William H. Simons performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has William H. Simons confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by William H. Simons. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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