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DR. JAMES AARON SIMMONS MD
NPI 1215498332
Emergency Medicine in Benton, AR

Active since March 29, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 MEDICAL PARK DR, BENTON, AR 72015(501) 776-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 2, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 2, 2024, May 24, 2022, Aug 24, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. James Aaron Simmons Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES AARON SIMMONS MD (NPI 1215498332) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Benton, Arkansas, licensed in Kentucky (59884) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215498332
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES AARON SIMMONSCredential: MD
Location Address1 MEDICAL PARK DRBenton, AR 72015-3353
Mailing Address1 Medical Park DrBenton, AR 72015-3353 · (501) 776-6000
Phone(501) 776-6000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSTexas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 2, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 2, 2024
✔ NPI 1215498332 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · 59884✔ Licensed in AR · E-14098
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.
1 MEDICAL PARK DR, Benton, AR 72015
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage, Octave.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Aaron Simmons Md 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 ID3375948300
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210830000062, I20250219002536
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.

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 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.
188 services178 patients
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.
178 services173 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.
31 services30 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
17 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72015 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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.

BRIAN C. BAIRD M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BRYANT, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 776-6816
CASSANDRA POWELL M.S.CCC/SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 315-0136
SALINE HOSPITAL LLC
Rehabilitation Unit
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 776-6000
MR. MATTHEW H PRUITT P.A.-C
Physician Assistant
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 776-6000
DR. RAYMOND JOSHUA QUILAO MD
Emergency Medicine
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 776-6000
GEORGE SCOTT DICUS MD
Internal Medicine
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 776-6000
AHMAD JAVED YOUSAF M.D.
Hospitalist
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 776-6000
HALEY NICOLE LEDBETTER APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 776-6000

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 James Simmons's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Simmons is 1215498332. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2019.

Where is James Simmons located?

James Simmons practices at 1 Medical Park Dr, Benton, AR 72015. The listed phone number is (501) 776-6000.

What is James Simmons's specialty?

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

Is James Simmons enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Simmons 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.

What insurance does James Simmons accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage and Octave list James Simmons 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Simmons was last updated on December 2, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months 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.