Christopher A. Simmons, MD
Quick Facts
| Practice Type | Concierge |
| Location | Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Bay Area |
| Doctors | Christopher Simmons MD, Internal Medicine |
| Telehealth Type | Virtual visits via telemedicine, available upon patient request; after-hours telehealth appointments available upon request |
| Insurance Accepted | Medicare, PPO insurance plans |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Christopher A. Simmons, MD, the guiding philosophy is simple: bringing humanity to health care. Dr. Simmons built his Lafayette practice around the belief that medicine works best at an unhurried pace. He keeps his panel intentionally small to give each patient the time and attention their care requires. Dr. Simmons brings more than 25 years of internal medicine and geriatric expertise to his practice. California Magazine named him best in California for Internal Medicine in the Bay Area for 2022-2023. He focuses on preventive medicine, healthy aging, and managing complex chronic conditions. Patients reach him directly, any time of day, for urgent concerns. The practice stays in-network with many major PPO plans and participates in Medicare. Due to strong demand, the practice currently operates with a waitlist for new patients.
Details
Address
1027 Brown Ave, Lafayette, CA 94549
Phone
(925) 273-7508Website
Visit websiteMembership Details
Patients pay an annual fee for enhanced concierge membership. Fee may be paid in full by check or annually, semiannually, or quarterly by credit card.
Typical Appointment
45 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Patients pay an annual concierge membership fee. They may pay in full by check or choose to pay annually, semiannually, or quarterly by credit card. The membership covers enhanced concierge benefits beyond what insurance typically reimburses.
Yes. The practice stays in-network with many major PPO insurance plans and bills insurance directly for covered services. The practice also participates in Medicare. The annual membership fee covers concierge amenities and is separate from insurance billing.
Routine appointments run approximately 45 minutes to an hour. The Comprehensive Annual Health Assessment takes 90 minutes. Dr. Simmons structures visit lengths to allow thorough, unhurried care.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Simmons directly 24 hours a day, seven days a week for urgent concerns via text and messaging. After-hours and telehealth appointments are also available upon request.
Yes. Dr. Simmons offers virtual visits for patients who prefer remote care or need after-hours access. Telehealth appointments are available upon request in addition to in-office visits.
The office is open Tuesday through Friday, noon to 6:00 PM. After-hours appointments and telehealth visits are available by request outside those hours.
Yes. The practice offers same-day and next-day sick visits. Dr. Simmons keeps his panel small so he can accommodate urgent needs quickly and start appointments on time.
The Comprehensive Annual Health Assessment is a thorough, 90-minute visit. It gives Dr. Simmons extended time to review your full health history, evaluate current conditions, and build a personalized wellness plan. It goes well beyond a standard annual physical in depth and duration.
Dr. Simmons holds staff privileges at John Muir Walnut Creek, giving him access to your medical records there. The practice uses hospitalists for inpatient admissions rather than Dr. Simmons admitting patients directly.
The practice currently operates with a waitlist. Prospective patients can call the new patient inquiry line at (925) 310-5191 to get more information and add their name to the waitlist.
Practice last updated June 11, 2026