GEORGE R. SIMONS JR. D.O.
NPI 1114015260
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

Q: What is George Simons's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Simons is 1114015260. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2006.

Q: What is George Simons's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Simons was last updated on September 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since October 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249, HOUSTON, TX 77070(281) 363-3156(281) 419-1244 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About George R. Simons Jr. D.o. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

GEORGE R. SIMONS JR. D.O. (NPI 1114015260) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L1749) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, and is a graduate of West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114015260

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameGEORGE R. SIMONS JR.Credential: D.O.

Location Address18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249Houston, TX 77070-4347

Mailing AddressPo Box 4804Houston, TX 77210-4804 · (281) 363-3156 · Fax (281) 419-1244

Phone(281) 363-3156

Fax(281) 419-1244

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSWest Virginia School Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 1997

Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 20, 2024

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 20, 2024

✔ NPI 1114015260 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · L1749

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249, Houston, TX 77070

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

George R. Simons Jr. D.o. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2466445952

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040408000882

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show George Simons reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nluc PLLC Dba Next Level Urgent Care

7.2 mi

Urgent Care

8100 HIGHWAY 6 N STE E
Houston, TX 77095

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Nluc PLLC
379 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1316381114 (281) 201-0657

Memorial Hermann Hospital Based Physician Group

13 mi

Emergency Medicine

929 GESSNER RD STE 2700
Houston, TX 77024

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
408 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1295363497 (713) 242-2712

Memorial Hermann Urgent Care PLLC

26 mi

Family Medicine

1227 MUSEUM SQUARE DR STE A
Sugar Land, TX 77479

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
160 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1730821208 (281) 265-4630

Next Level Mv LLC

30 mi

Urgent Care

8325 BROADWAY ST STE 220
Pearland, TX 77581

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
301 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1013432285 (281) 201-0657

Ess Of South Texas LLC

46 mi

Emergency Medicine

1353 N TRAVIS ST
Liberty, TX 77575

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
199 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1295128247 (936) 336-7316

Acs Primary Care Physicians Southwest, PA

271 mi

Emergency Medicine

1900 HOSPITAL BLVD
Gainesville, TX 76240

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
1,193 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1538101019 (925) 924-1600

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

133 services128 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

100 services95 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

78 services77 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450184

Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77070 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$90.40 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$102.71 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MARLENA NICOLE PIERCE MS, RD, LD

Dietitian, Registered

18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249
HOUSTON, TX 77070

Harris County (281) 737-9939

ELISA MARIE CHI SUPAN PHARM.D.

Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)

18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249
HOUSTON, TX 77070

Harris County (281) 737-1440

DR. MIN-YUEN C CHEUNG

Internal Medicine

18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249
HOUSTON, TX 77070

Harris County (281) 737-0587

JAMES BRUCE MOSELEY M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)

18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249, SUITE 400
HOUSTON, TX 77070

Harris County (281) 737-0999

MRS. PATRICIA RAE THOMPSON P.T.A.

Physical Therapy Assistant

18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249, STE. 150
HOUSTON, TX 77070

Harris County (281) 477-4746

JULIETTE MANKA-ATANGA ASANA

Family Medicine

18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249
HOUSTON, TX 77070

Harris County (281) 737-0570

MICHAEL ESANTSI MD PA

Internal Medicine

18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249, SUITE 350
HOUSTON, TX 77070

Harris County (281) 477-3393

TRICIA J BROWN MD PA

Dermatology

18220 STATE HIGHWAY 249, SUITE 270
HOUSTON, TX 77070

Harris County (281) 477-0003

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is George Simons's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Simons is 1114015260. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2006.

Where is George Simons located?

George Simons practices at 18220 State Highway 249, Houston, TX 77070. The listed phone number is (281) 363-3156.

What is George Simons's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is George Simons enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Simons is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for George Simons's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), George Simons reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Nluc PLLC Dba Next Level Urgent Care (Houston, TX), Memorial Hermann Hospital Based Physician Group (Houston, TX), Memorial Hermann Urgent Care PLLC (Sugar Land, TX), Next Level Mv LLC (Pearland, TX), Ess Of South Texas LLC (Liberty, TX) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for George Simons's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does George Simons accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list George Simons as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is George Simons affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, George Simons is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Simons was last updated on September 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.