Dr. James A Simmons

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 31+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James A Simmons, OD,OPTOMETRIST, is an Optometry specialist in Buffalo, New York. He attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Optometry. Dr. James A Simmons also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, Md Center For The Visually Impaired. Dr. James A Simmons accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (716) 882-1025 to request Dr. James A Simmons the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1170 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14209-2331

Phone 1: (716) 882-1025
Phone 2: (716) 882-1052

Fax: (716) 882-5577


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James A Simmons
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8325006588
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Optometry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 31 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD)
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    Doctor of Optometry
    Doctors of Optometry (O.D.s/optometrists) are the independent primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.
  • OPTOMETRIST

Education and Training

  • Dr. James A Simmons attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1993.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1659343002
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, April 30, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. James A Simmons

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James A Simmons has been primarily specialized in Low Vision Rehabilitation for over 31 years of experience.
  • Optometrist / Low Vision Rehabilitation
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    Low Vision Rehabilitation
    Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.


Medical Group Practice

  • Elizabeth Pierce Olmsted, Md Center For The Visually Impaired


Practice Locations

1170 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14209-2331
Phone: (716) 882-1025
Phone 2: (716) 882-1052
Fax: (716) 882-5577
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, April 30, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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