Dr. John Lawrence Simons
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine in Jacksonville, Florida
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 32+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. John Lawrence Simons Jr., MD,DO, is an Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine specialist in Jacksonville, Florida. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1992, having over 32 years of diverse experience, especially in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Memorial Hospital Jacksonville. Dr. John Lawrence Simons also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida Inc. Dr. John Lawrence Simons accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (904) 268-5200 to request Dr. John Lawrence Simons the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
John Lawrence Simons Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0042205809 |
| 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
- Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 32 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. John Lawrence Simons graduated from medical school in 1992.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1215028378
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, March 3, 2017
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does 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.
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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.
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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.
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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. John Lawrence Simons
Medical Licenses
Dr. John Lawrence Simons has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 32 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
click for detail Hospice and Palliative Medicine A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
| OS6681 | Florida |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| OS 668100 | Florida |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Jacksonville, Florida | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida Inc
| Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida Inc | 19 |
Practice Locations
4266 Sunbeam Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257-2425
Phone: (904) 268-5200
Phone 2: (904) 407-7700
Fax: (904) 407-6001
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
Friday, March 3, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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