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Active NPI 1114944741 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Nicholas Ray Simmons , MD

Anesthesiology • Spokane, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Nicholas Simmons, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Spokane, WA. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 2001, Dr. Simmons delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 800 W 5TH AVE.

Dr. Simmons is affiliated with Anesthesia Associates, Ps and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on eyelid, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

800 W 5th Ave

Spokane, WA 992042803

Telephone 5094737672
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Spokane, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
25 Yrs +6.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.6 Yrs
State Avg: 23.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
137 Specialists

Practicing in Spokane, WA (1746 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
86.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Simmons (25 Years) 25 Yrs
Spokane Specialty Average (18.6 Years) 18.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid
24 24 $1190.00 $156.92
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
18 18 $855.56 $114.75
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
17 17 $922.35 $128.70
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope
14 13 $2350.00 $327.16
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
13 11 $307.00 $13.36
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
11 11 $341.00 $42.38
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra
11 11 $980.00 $132.60

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-01-04
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License WA MD60974769

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License MO 2005004445

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
930820174 (MO)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Mo-Blue Shield
336

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Anesthesia Associates, Ps

800 W 5th Ave, Spokane, WA 992042803

Phone: 5094585800

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

9 Associated Practitioners
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NPI 1205066644

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kori Bauman , DMPNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1205221835
Kathryn Wilson , RN, CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1467971762

Registered Nurse, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

NPI 1548603004

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 04, 2020

Registered at 800 W 5TH AVE, SPOKANE, WA 992042803 (Tel: 5094737672)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 04, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 21040, SPOKANE, WA 992017197 (Tel: 5094737672)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 04, 2020

Anesthesiology (License #MD60974769 in WA)

NPI Profile Active August 22, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 22, 2014

Registered at 10010 KENNERLY RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631282106 (Tel: 6363867222)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 22, 2014

Registered at PO BOX 22407, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631260407 (Tel: 6363867222)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 22, 2014

Recorded as NICHOLAS SIMMONS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 22, 2014

Anesthesiology (License #2005004445 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1114944741
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 17, 2006
Last Update: January 04, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 21040

Spokane, WA 992017197

Phone: 5094737672

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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