Stephen Gabriel Simmer, MD

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Stephen Gabriel Simmer is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Grand Rapids, MI with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(616) 267-7414Grand Rapids, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Stephen Gabriel Simmer, MD practices as part of a group gastroenterologist practice in Grand Rapids, MI. Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine (class of 2016), he has been practicing for over 10 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data).

1 of 186 Internal Medicine providers in MISee all Internal Medicine in Grand Rapids10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 1027dNPPES updated 2023-07-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4100 Lake Dr Se Ste 205, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-8292

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

74%

Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.8 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

62

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

91

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

123

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $10k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Mood Disorders.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
50%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+6%)40%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+3%)37%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)29%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$515 received from industry

4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Stephen Gabriel Simmer's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2016

    Wayne State University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jul 30, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 10 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RG0100X

Education & Training

Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 2016)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

100 Michigan St Ne # Mc845, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2560

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Stephen Gabriel Simmer

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Stephen Gabriel Simmer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Grand Rapids 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 Stephen Gabriel Simmer

Dr. Simmer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Grand Rapids, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (616) 267-7414.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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