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BILLY CHRISTOPHER SIMMONS CRNA
NPI 1952457491
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Panama City, FL

Active since January 26, 2007Accepts Medicare Assignment
801 E 6TH ST, SUITE 205, PANAMA CITY, FL 32401(850) 785-3185(850) 785-6233 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Billy Christopher Simmons Crna NPPES

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

BILLY CHRISTOPHER SIMMONS CRNA (NPI 1952457491) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Panama City, Florida, licensed in Florida (9169299) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is affiliated with Hca Florida Gulf Coast Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952457491
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameBILLY CHRISTOPHER SIMMONSCredential: CRNA
Location Address801 E 6TH ST, SUITE 205Panama City, FL 32401-3661
Mailing Address801 E 6th St, Suite 205Panama City, FL 32401-3661 · (850) 785-3185 · Fax (850) 785-6233
Phone(850) 785-3185
Fax(850) 785-6233
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJanuary 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1952457491 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · 9169299
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
801 E 6TH ST, Panama City, FL 32401
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Other Identifiers 3

OtherG3886FL · Fl Bcbs
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedG3886ZFL · Fl Medicare
OtherARNP9169299FL · Fl License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.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

Billy Christopher Simmons Crna 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 ID3779598677
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060214000485

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Billy Simmons reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesia Physician Solutions Of North Florida, LLC
2.2 mi
Anesthesiology
449 W 23RD ST
Panama City, FL 32405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 528 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487160263 (954) 939-5000
Flowers Hb Medical Services LLC
75 mi
Emergency Medicine
4370 W MAIN ST
Dothan, AL 36305
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 252 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972283828 (334) 793-5000
Sheridan Healthcorp Inc
97 mi
Anesthesiology
4600 N DAVIS HWY
Pensacola, FL 32503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 1,973 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811664386 (973) 251-1132

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 2

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.

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
27 services27 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hca Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Panama City, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100242
Location449 W 23rd StPanama City, FL 32405 · Bay County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32401 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…
99%316 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pre-operative OSA assessment
Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
81%723 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

WILLIAM W DENT MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
801 E 6TH ST, SUITE 201
PANAMA CITY, FL 32401
Bay County (850) 763-8680
KIRSTI F WILLIS RN, RNFA
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
801 E 6TH ST, SUITE 604
PANAMA CITY, FL 32401
Bay County (850) 770-3030
TRAVIS J AKE RN
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
801 E 6TH ST, SUITE 205
PANAMA CITY, FL 32401
Bay County (850) 785-3185
MUHAMMAD AAMER ZAMAN KHAN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
801 E 6TH ST, STE 302
PANAMA CITY, FL 32401
Bay County (850) 770-3030
JEAN WRIGHT-SIMS ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
801 E 6TH ST, SUITE 606
PANAMA CITY, FL 32401
Bay County (850) 785-2229
PANHANDLE ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, INC.
Anesthesiology
801 E 6TH ST, SUITE 205
PANAMA CITY, FL 32401
Bay County (850) 785-3185
MICHAEL SCOTT COOK CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
801 E 6TH ST, SUITE 205
PANAMA CITY, FL 32401
Bay County (850) 785-3185
BRAD ROBERT JOHNSTON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
801 E 6TH ST, SUITE 205
PANAMA CITY, FL 32401
Bay County (850) 785-3185

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 Billy Simmons's NPI number?

The NPI number for Billy Simmons is 1952457491. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 26, 2007.

Where is Billy Simmons located?

Billy Simmons practices at 801 E 6th St Suite 205, Panama City, FL 32401. The listed phone number is (850) 785-3185.

What is Billy Simmons's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Billy Simmons enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Billy 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 Billy Simmons's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Billy Simmons reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Anesthesia Physician Solutions Of North Florida, LLC (Panama City, FL), Flowers Hb Medical Services LLC (Dothan, AL) and Sheridan Healthcorp Inc (Pensacola, FL). 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 Billy Simmons's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Billy Simmons accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Billy 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 Billy Simmons affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Billy Simmons is affiliated with Hca Florida Gulf Coast Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Billy Simmons was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.