Overview
John Simmer is an Otolaryngologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Simmer is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, Mouth Ulcers, and Mouth Sores.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
316 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 305, Tacoma, WA 98405
400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Simmer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Simmer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Simmer by calling their office at 253-403-0065. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Simmer a top-rated expert for Nasal Polyps?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Simmer is classified as an Advanced expert for Nasal Polyps, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. John Simmer specialize in?
While Dr. John Simmer is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Nasal Polyps, Infant Hearing Loss, and Mouth Ulcers. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. John Simmer accept my insurance?
Dr. John Simmer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-403-0065 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Nasal PolypsDr. Simmer isAdvanced. Learn about Nasal Polyps.
- Experienced
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Simmer isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Simmer isExperienced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.
- CholesteatomaDr. Simmer isExperienced. Learn about Cholesteatoma.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Simmer isExperienced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.

