Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout SIMONS
William Howard Simons, O.D. practises optometry in Helena, MT. William is a 1982 graduate of Southern California College of Optometry. William is also listed as specialising in optometrist.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Simons?
Dr. Simons is an optometry in Helena, MT. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Simons's address?
Dr. 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 Dr. Simons?
The number on file is (406) 443-2121. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Simons's NPI number?
Dr. 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 Dr. Simons train?
Dr. Simons attended Southern California College of Optometry, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Simons been practising?
Dr. 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 Dr. Simons perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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.
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Simons. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (406) 443-2121
- Email not available
Practice Locations
550 N MONTANA AVE
Helena, MT 59601
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,581 services · 1,357 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
114 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
52 |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
20 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
605 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
117 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
115 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
104 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
27 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
17 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
206 |
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 — 24 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 8
Providers in MT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.