Diana Lynn Simmons, PMHNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Diana Lynn Simmons is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Scottsdale, AZ with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Diana Lynn Simmons, PMHNP has been part of the Scottsdale medical community since 2011 in independent practice. With 16+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Scottsdale area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 49% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 257dNPPES updated 2025-12-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
8160 E Butherus Dr Ste 7, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-2523
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.77%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Arizona0.77% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.5%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.7 pts)
Top 7% of reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
106
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
222
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,109
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $131k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 7, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
16 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Diana Lynn Simmons
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Diana Lynn Simmons for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Scottsdale required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Diana Lynn Simmons
NPI records show Dr. Simmons as active with telehealth listed in Scottsdale, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (602) 377-7326.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Diana Lynn Simmons
Practice Location
8160 E Butherus Dr Ste 7, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-2523
Mailing Address
8160 E Butherus Dr Ste 7, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-2523
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