DR. WILLIAM HOWARD SIMONS O.D. NPI 1699726778

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1699726778
  • Provider Name: DR. WILLIAM HOWARD SIMONS, O.D.
  • Classification: Optometrist - 152W00000X
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 550 N MONTANA AVE
    HELENA, MT
    ZIP 59601
  • Phone: (406) 443-2121

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NPI Details

DR. William Howard Simons, O.D. is an optometrist in Helena, MT with 43 years of experience. The provider is doctors of optometry (ODs) are the 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. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system. DR. William Howard Simons, O.D. NPI is 1699726778. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduation Year:1982

The provider's business location address is:

550 N MONTANA AVE
HELENA, MT
ZIP 59601-815
Phone: (406) 443-2121
Fax: (406) 443-4163

The NPI 1699726778 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA).

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92014)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes (HCPCS:99212)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
  • Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS:92133)
  • Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS:92083)
  • Imaging of retina (HCPCS:92134)
  • Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS:66984)
  • Photography of the retina (HCPCS:92250)
  • Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (HCPCS:66821)
  • New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92004)
  • Closure of tear duct opening using plug (HCPCS:68761)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 5/13/2006 and was last updated on 1/24/2011.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1152W00000XOptometrist481MONTANAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
10481533MEDICAIDMONTANA
226890OTHERMONTANABLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD
3T89268MEDICARE UPINMONTANA
4000025034MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIEDMONTANA

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