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Active NPI 1598909186 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Eric Richard Simms , MD

Surgery • Santa Monica, CA

Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Eric Simms, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Santa Monica, CA. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 2009, Dr. Simms delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1223 16TH ST STE 3400.

Dr. Simms does not directly accept Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1223 16th St Ste 3400

Santa Monica, CA 904041279

Telephone 3102060367
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Tulane University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Santa Monica, CA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
17 Yrs -8.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.4 Yrs
State Avg: 27.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
37 Specialists

Practicing in Santa Monica, CA (3346 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
24.3% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Simms (17 Years) 17 Yrs
Santa Monica Specialty Average (25.4 Years) 25.4 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-29
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CA A133986

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License GA 111807

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Secondary Practice Locations

1462 Montreal Rd Ste 303

Tucker, GA 300846924

Phone: 4045084320

1000 W Carson St

Torrance, CA 905022004

Phone: 3102222531

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

8 Associated Practitioners
Christine Quinn , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1023041225

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1306404793

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michaela Bamdad , MD

Surgery - Surgical Critical Care

NPI 1417306523

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Sapon Soon

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1518649888
NPI 1841619038

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1841740750

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location April 01, 2024

Registered at 1223 16TH ST STE 3400, SANTA MONICA, CA 904041279 (Tel: 3102060367)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 01, 2024

Registered at 5767 W CENTURY BLVD STE 400, LOS ANGELES, CA 900455631

NPI Profile Active July 06, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 06, 2017

Registered at 1000 W CARSON ST, TORRANCE, CA 905022004 (Tel: (310) 222-2531)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 06, 2017

Registered at 1000 W CARSON ST, TORRANCE, CA 905022004 (Tel: (310) 222-2531)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 06, 2017

Recorded as ERIC SIMMS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 06, 2017

Surgery (License #A133986 in CA)

NPI Profile Active December 02, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 02, 2014

Registered at 1430 TULANE AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 701122632 (Tel: 5049882306)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 02, 2014

Registered at 1430 TULANE AVE # SL-22, NEW ORLEANS, LA 701122632 (Tel: 5049882306)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 02, 2014

Recorded as ERIC SIMMS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 02, 2014

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 27, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598909186
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 27, 2009
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400

Los Angeles, CA 900455631

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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