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JOSIE LYNN SIMMONS MD
NPI 1538796677
Emergency Medicine in Hershey, PA

Active since March 26, 2020PECOS Enrolled
500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 17033(800) 243-1455 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: May 3, 2023, Mar 26, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Josie Lynn Simmons Md NPPES

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

JOSIE LYNN SIMMONS MD (NPI 1538796677) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania, licensed in Texas (U1769) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538796677
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSIE LYNN SIMMONSCredential: MD
Location Address500 UNIVERSITY DRHershey, PA 17033-2360
Mailing Address500 University DrHershey, PA 17033-2360
Phone(800) 243-1455
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMay 3, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 3, 2023
✔ NPI 1538796677 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · U1769
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
500 UNIVERSITY DR, Hershey, PA 17033
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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

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Josie Lynn Simmons Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Josie Simmons reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Questcare Medical Services PLLC
1,220 mi
Emergency Medicine
3901 W 15TH ST
Plano, TX 75075
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 454 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164574489 (469) 401-2386

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 3

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.
66 services65 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.
30 services28 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.
28 services28 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17033 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

MR. DANIEL MICHAEL WEISS I PA-C
Physician Assistant
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-7299
NICOLE SWALLOW M.D.
Internal Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR, H088
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-1692
NEERAV GOYAL M.D.
Otolaryngology
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8521
KARIMA C FITZGERALD M.D.
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8887
DR. ANTHONY SIMON BONAVIA M.D.
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, BOX 3951, DAVISON BLDG, TRENT DRIVE
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8521
DR. HIROKO SHIKE MD
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8615
MARIUM TARIQ M.D.
Family Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8521
KANTHI BANGALORE KRISHNA MBBS
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (800) 243-1455

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 Josie Simmons's NPI number?

The NPI number for Josie Simmons is 1538796677. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2020.

Where is Josie Simmons located?

Josie Simmons practices at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033. The listed phone number is (800) 243-1455.

What is Josie Simmons's specialty?

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

Is Josie Simmons enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Josie Simmons is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Josie Simmons's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Josie Simmons reassigns Medicare benefits to Questcare Medical Services PLLC (Plano, TX). The 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 Josie Simmons's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Josie Simmons accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Josie 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 Josie Simmons was last updated on May 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.