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DR. BARBARA JOY SIMMONS MD
NPI 1487605317
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Atlanta, GA

Active since May 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
455 LEE ST SW, ATLANTA, GA 30310(404) 752-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 16, 2026, Jun 29, 2021, Jan 13, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Barbara Joy Simmons Md NPPES

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

DR. BARBARA JOY SIMMONS MD (NPI 1487605317) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (034716) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Grady Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487605317
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BARBARA JOY SIMMONSCredential: MD
Location Address455 LEE ST SWAtlanta, GA 30310-1408
Mailing Address720 Westview Drive Sw, Harris Bldg. 100-aAtlanta, GA 30310 · (404) 756-1400
Phone(404) 752-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateMay 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 16, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1487605317 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 034716
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
455 LEE ST SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid000470599AAGA
Medicaid000470599YGA
Medicaid000470599ZGA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.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

Dr. Barbara Joy 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 ID9931158607
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050120000057
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

6

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

Morehouse Medicine Inc.
Same address
Internal Medicine
455 LEE ST SW FL 2
Atlanta, GA 30310
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 73 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700673571 (404) 752-1000
Morehouse Healthcare, Inc.
4.3 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
1800 HOWELL MILL RD NW STE 275
Atlanta, GA 30318
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 322 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801832324 (404) 752-1000
Northside Womens Group, LLC
12 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
980 JOHNSON FY RD NE STE 620
Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942183421 (404) 255-2057
Northside Surgical Professional Services LLC
12 mi
Surgery
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 487 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356630990 (855) 709-4535
Dhp Of Piedmont PC
21 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1255 HIGHWAY 54 W
Fayetteville, GA 30214
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 67 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316202609 (770) 719-7000
Obhg Georgia, P.C.
60 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1199 PRINCE AVE
Athens, GA 30606
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 208 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750686838 (800) 967-2289

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Grady Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110079
Location80 Jesse Hill, Jr Drive SEAtlanta, GA 30303 · Fulton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30310 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
$130.64 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.85 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $17.71 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 3

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

DR. OLUWOLE AKINRINOLA AKINTAYO M.D
Hospitalist
455 LEE ST SW
ATLANTA, GA 30310
Fulton County (404) 756-1256
DR. DANAE ANN EVANS MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
455 LEE ST SW
ATLANTA, GA 30310
Fulton County (404) 756-1241
DR. MICHELLE NICHOLS MD
Family Medicine
455 LEE ST SW
ATLANTA, GA 30310
Fulton County (404) 752-1000

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 Barbara Simmons's NPI number?

The NPI number for Barbara Simmons is 1487605317. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2006.

Where is Barbara Simmons located?

Barbara Simmons practices at 455 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. The listed phone number is (404) 752-1000.

What is Barbara Simmons's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Barbara Simmons enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Barbara 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Barbara Simmons's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Barbara Simmons reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Morehouse Medicine Inc. (Atlanta, GA), Morehouse Healthcare, Inc. (Atlanta, GA), Northside Womens Group, LLC (Atlanta, GA), Northside Surgical Professional Services LLC (Atlanta, GA), Dhp Of Piedmont PC (Fayetteville, GA) 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 Barbara Simmons's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Barbara Simmons accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 2 other insurers list Barbara 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.

Is Barbara Simmons affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Barbara Simmons is affiliated with Grady Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Barbara Simmons was last updated on April 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.