Dr. Barry Simkin

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 27+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Barry Simkin, DO, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Temple, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Holmes Regional Medical Center, Palm Bay Hospital, Scott & White Hospital-Llano, Scott & White Hospital-Round Rock, Scott & White Hospital-Taylor. Dr. Barry Simkin also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Scott And White Clinic. Dr. Barry Simkin accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Barry Simkin at 1605 S 31st St to request Dr. Barry Simkin the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1605 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76504-0001
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Barry Simkin
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1850394917
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Geriatric Medicine

Experience

  • Over 27 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Barry Simkin graduated from medical school in 1997.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1437113289
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, April 17, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Barry Simkin

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Barry Simkin has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 27 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
  • Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
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    Geriatric Medicine
    An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Scott And White Clinic


Practice Locations

1605 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76504-0001
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508-0001
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, March 3, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, October 7, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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