Dr. John C Simmons

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 42+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. John C Simmons, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Linden, Alabama. He attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Bryan W Whitfield Mem Hosp Inc, D C H Regional Medical Center, Vaughan Regional Medical Center Parkway Campus. Dr. John C Simmons also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including John C Simmons M.D. Dr. John C Simmons accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (334) 295-0170 to request Dr. John C Simmons the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 100 East Cahaba
Linden, AL 36748

Phone 1: (334) 295-0170

Fax: (334) 295-2275
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name John C Simmons
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3870582489
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns 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

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)
  • Family Practice

Experience

  • Over 42 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    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.

Education and Training

  • Dr. John C Simmons attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1982.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1104832724
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, August 1, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, June 30, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • EHR - He does 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. John C Simmons

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. John C Simmons has been primarily specialized in General Practice for over 42 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
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    General Practice
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  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • John C Simmons M.D


Practice Locations

100 East Cahaba
Linden, AL 36748
Phone: (334) 295-0170
Fax: (334) 295-2275
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


100 E Cahaba Ave
Linden, AL 36748-1204
Phone: (334) 295-0170
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, June 30, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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