Dr. Joel R. Simmons
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 19 years
- Graduated from: Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2002
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1487861688
Dr. Joel R. Simmons MD
Radiation Oncologist
He is located at 75 Hospital Drive Suite 170 in Athens, OH 45701. Can help patients with the following: Brain Cancer, Cushing's Syndrome, Liver Cancer, Penis Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Salivary Gland Cancer. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487861688. Appointment can be made via the phone number (740) 331-7085. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://www.ohiohealth.com/find-a-doctor/profile/5121/Joel-R-Simmons-MD. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Joel Rahman Simmons, being an radiation oncologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Joel R. Simmons.
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Anal Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Hodgkin's Disease
- Leukemia
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Penis Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Sarcoma
- Testicular Cancer
- Vaginal Cancer
Procedures Performed by Dr. Joel R. Simmons
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Joel R. Simmons as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Bronze HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Clear Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
CareSource
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 21 plans from CareSource
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| HDHP Preventive Silver 5500 $0 Chronic Care Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Health Insurance
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Oscar Health Insurance
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Elite Saver Plus | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Elite Saver Plus | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 17 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Joel R. Simmons is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Joel R. Simmons is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Radiation Oncology .
Bills through: Ohiohealth Corporation
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Studies
NORTHEASTERN OHIO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2002Other ways to reach out
- Website: https://www.ohiohealth.com/find-a-doctor/profile/5121/Joel-R-Simmons-MD
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Joel Rahman Simmons accept patients with Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan?
Yes, Dr. Joel Rahman Simmons is listed in-network for Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Joel Rahman Simmons have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Joel Rahman Simmons is affiliated with Central Ohio Urology Group. For the full list of practices see this list.
Has Dr. Joel Rahman Simmons affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Joel Rahman Simmons is affiliated with KETTERING MEDICAL CENTER.
What conditions does Dr. Joel Rahman Simmons treat?
Dr. Joel Rahman Simmons provides treatment for Brain Cancer, Cushing's Syndrome, Liver Cancer, Penis Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Salivary Gland Cancer. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Joel Rahman Simmons?
Dr. Joel Rahman Simmons's office is located at 75 Hospital Drive Suite 170 in Athens, OH 45701.