John Paul Simmons, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
John Paul Simmons is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Alamogordo, NM with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 33 years in psychiatry & neurology, John Paul Simmons, MD is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Alamogordo. A Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine graduate since 1993, he brings 33+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 98.3/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Federal MIPS score higher than 96% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
108 Cottonwood Dr, Alamogordo, NM 88310-8219
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 96% of doctors in New Mexico on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202398.3/100
New Mexico avg: 84.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.7 pts)
Top 4% of MIPS-scored doctors in New MexicoHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.55%
New Mexico avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.5 pts)
5.55% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.1%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.3 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in New MexicoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
518
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
234
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,423
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $658k
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$117 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to John Paul Simmons's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine (Class of 1993)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With John Paul Simmons
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John Paul Simmons for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Alamogordo 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 John Paul Simmons
NPI records show Dr. Simmons as active with telehealth listed in Alamogordo, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 434-0901.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact John Paul Simmons
Practice Location
108 Cottonwood Dr, Alamogordo, NM 88310-8219
Mailing Address
108 Cottonwood Dr, Alamogordo, NM 88310-8219
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