Dr William Howard Simons, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Helena, MT

Dr William Howard Simons, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Helena, Montana. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Montana Eyecare Llp and his current practice location is 550 N Montana Ave, Helena, Montana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (406) 443-2121.

Dr William Howard Simons is licensed to practice in Montana (license number 481) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1699726778.

Contact Information

Dr William Howard Simons, OD
550 N Montana Ave,
Helena, MT 59601-3815
(406) 443-2121
(406) 443-4163



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr William Howard Simons
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience42 Years
Location550 N Montana Ave, Helena, Montana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr William Howard Simons attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699726778
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/24/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840292546
  • Enrollment ID: I20110301000954

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr William Howard Simons such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699726778NPI-NPPES
26890OtherMTBLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD
0481533MedicaidMT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 481 (Montana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Montana Eyecare Llp95371514515

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Provider NameMontana Eyecare Llp
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629020722
PECOS PAC ID: 9537151451
Enrollment ID: O20040331001559

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr William Howard Simons, OD
550 N Montana Ave,
Helena, MT 59601-3815

Ph: (406) 443-2121
Dr William Howard Simons, OD
550 N Montana Ave,
Helena, MT 59601-3815

Ph: (406) 443-2121

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