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Dr. James Simmons, DO

Reedley, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Simmons, Hospitalist in Reedley, CA?

    Dr. James Simmons, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Reedley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Simmons graduated from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona. Dr. Simmons is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simmons’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simmons’s office at (559) 499-6500.

    Where did Dr. Simmons go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona

    What languages does Dr. Simmons speak?

    Dr. Simmons and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Simmons typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Simmons diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Simmons. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Simmons typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. James Simmons may include:

    Please contact Dr. Simmons' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Simmons accept my insurance?

    Dr. Simmons accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 499-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Simmons accept in Reedley, CA?

    Dr. Simmons in Reedley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Bright Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Central Health

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Simmons' office located?

    Dr. James Simmons' Primary Practice

    372 W Cypress Ave

    Reedley, CA 93654

    (559) 499-6500

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    Dr. James Simmons' Practice 2

    155 N Fresno St

    Fresno, CA 93701

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    Dr. James Simmons' Practice 3

    11899 Shaw Pl

    Hanford, CA 93230

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    What is Dr. Simmons's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Simmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043519853.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simmons?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Simmons

    What is Dr. James Simmons's specialty?

    Dr. Simmons is a Hospitalist near Reedley, CA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is this Dr. James Simmons affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Simmons is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center, Saint Agnes Medical Center, Clovis Community Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Kaweah Health Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is James Simmons accepting new patients in Reedley, CA?

    Yes, Dr. James Simmons is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Simmons offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Simmons's office at (559) 499-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Simmons?

    Please contact Dr. Simmons's office at (559) 499-6500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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