GARRETT L SIMMONS M.D.
NPI 1982047346
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Houston, TX

Active since April 16, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.13/100
CMS Quality Rating
6720 BERTNER AVE STE 2270, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 861-7164 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 15, 2025, Jul 9, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Garrett L Simmons M.d. NPPES

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

GARRETT L SIMMONS M.D. (NPI 1982047346) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S1275) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982047346
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameGARRETT L SIMMONSCredential: M.D.
Location Address6720 BERTNER AVE STE 2270Houston, TX 77030-2604
Mailing Address2123 Woodhead StHouston, TX 77019-6818 · (512) 431-9364
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 15, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1982047346 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · S1275✔ Licensed in FL · ME173275
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
6720 BERTNER AVE STE 2270, Houston, TX 77030

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 14250 Hospital DrMarianna, FL 32446-1917 · Phone (850) 526-2200 · Fax (850) 718-2844
Location 2PO Box 4346Houston, TX 77210-4346 · Phone (713) 861-7164

Accepted 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

Garrett L Simmons M.d. 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 ID7012247802
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190920001621, I20250820001667, I20251222001991
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

21

Medicare enrollment records show Garrett Simmons reassigns Medicare billing to 21 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Diagnostic Radiology
9250 PINECROFT DR
Shenandoah, TX 77380
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,278 clinicians in this Medicare group
Radiology
720 AVENUE F N STE 2
Bay City, TX 77414
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 46 clinicians in this Medicare group
Obstetrics & Gynecology
575 HILL COUNTRY DR, STE 202
Kerrville, TX 78028
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 233 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
1602 AVENUE Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 57 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
1602 AVENUE Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 87 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
1210 7TH ST S
Clanton, AL 35045
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 160 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
4081 ALABAMA HWY 14
Millbrook, AL 36054
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 126 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
4412 HOGAN RD
Deatsville, AL 36022
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 182 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
11 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE
Wetumpka, AL 36093
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 158 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
277 HUNTRESS STREET, SUITE 100
Wetumpka, AL 36092
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 101 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 38

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.

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
501 services466 patients
Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
260 services252 patients
Mri scan of brain without contrast 70551
An MRI scan of the brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your brain. It helps in detecting abnormalities like tumors, stroke, inflammation, or infection.
167 services166 patients
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 70496
A CT scan of the head's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. A special dye (contrast) is injected into your body to make the blood vessels visible on the scan. This helps identify issues like blockages or abnormalities in your head's blood vessels.
126 services125 patients
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 70498
A CT scan of the neck's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. It uses X-rays and a special dye to create detailed images of your neck's blood vessels. This helps doctors detect issues such as blockages or abnormalities.
120 services120 patients
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553
An MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.
75 services75 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Humble, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450684
Location18951 Memorial NorthHumble, TX 77338 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bon Secours St Marys Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Richmond, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number490059
Location5801 Bremo RdRichmond, VA 23226 · Richmond City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mechanicsville, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number490069
Location8260 Atlee RoadMechanicsville, VA 23116 · Hanover County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bon Secours St Francis Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Midlothian, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number490136
Location13710 St Francis BoulevardMidlothian, VA 23114 · Chesterfield County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

83.13/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80.16
Improvement Activities40

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 Garrett Simmons's NPI number?

The NPI number for Garrett Simmons is 1982047346. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2013.

Where is Garrett Simmons located?

Garrett Simmons practices at 6720 Bertner Ave Ste 2270, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 861-7164.

What is Garrett Simmons's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Garrett Simmons enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Garrett 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 Garrett Simmons's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Garrett Simmons reassigns Medicare benefits to 21 organizations: Singleton Associates PA (Shenandoah, TX), Mid Coast Health System (Bay City, TX), Peterson Medical Associates (Kerrville, TX), Coaxion PLLC (Lubbock, TX), Concord Radiology PLLC (Lubbock, TX) and 16 more organizations, 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 Garrett Simmons's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Garrett Simmons accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 5 other insurers list Garrett 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 Garrett Simmons affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Garrett Simmons is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Bon Secours St Marys Hospital, Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center and Bon Secours St Francis Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Garrett Simmons was last updated on December 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.