Marc Z. Simmons, MD

Marc Z. Simmons, MD

Radiologist

My Role at MSK

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Diagnostic Radiology
  • Body Imaging

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About Me

What I Do at MSK
  • Associate Attending Radiologist
Get To Know Me

I am a board-certified radiologist with fellowship training in body imaging. I have been practicing radiology for more than 25 years and have been with MSK since 2006. I am based at MSK Basking Ridge.

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I focus on genitourinary and gastrointestinal radiology. In particular, I use CT, ultrasound, and fluoroscopic imaging. I participate in several multidisciplinary tumor teams, including the Esophageal Disease Management Team.

My responsibilities at MSK Basking Ridge are focused on CT, ultrasound, and plain radiography. I work at MSK’s Manhattan location as well. There, I also interpret fluoroscopic studies and supervise and train residents.

I serve as a co-investigator on approximately 20 clinical trials. We are primarily studying new methods to treat gastroesophageal tumors and lymphoma.

Working at MSK is especially rewarding because I am able to work with dedicated and talented colleagues. I embrace MSK’s goal of providing the best cancer care in all areas of my work, and everyone here is committed to this shared mission. In our collegial environment, I can offer input that directly impacts our patients and their outcomes. I have been at MSK Basking Ridge since the day it opened and I have seen how providing outstanding cancer care has benefited our community.

My Role at MSK

A radiologist is a doctor with special training in using imaging to diagnose and treat disease. Imaging includes X-rays, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Diagnostic Radiology
  • Body Imaging
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, State University of New York Upstate Medical Center

Residencies

  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Bronx Municipal Hospital Center

Fellowships

  • The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center

Board Certifications

  • Diagnostic Radiology

Insurance Information

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Aetna

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant

Aetna Medicare Advantage (MTA retirees only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield New York

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS

Blue Cross Health Plus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Carrum Health

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

Cigna

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

MSK has a tentative agreement with Cigna to continue coverage in 2024.

Connecticare

In Network Coverage Type
POS, EPO, HMO

Emblem

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.

Emblem Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Emblem Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO, DSN

Empire Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Fidelis

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.

Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Healthfirst

In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Healthfirst to learn more.

Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Healthsmart

In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

Horizon Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Husky CT Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Magnacare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

MVP

In Network Coverage Type
PPO/OAP

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees

In Network Coverage Type
TBD

Oscar

In Network Coverage Type
HMO/EPO

Oxford

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, EPO

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Qualcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Tricare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

UMR

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS

United Healthcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

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Contact and Location

Dr. Simmons sees patients at one location.

Office Phone
Location
Basking Ridge, NJ
136 Mountain View Boulevard Basking Ridge NJ 07920

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Colleagues

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Clinical Trials

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Memorial Sloan Kettering's doctors and scientists are constantly developing new treatments for cancer. MSK is typically running hundreds of clinical trials at a given time.

You may be able to participate in a clinical trial even if you are new to MSK. Search our online directory to find trial information and see more about who can participate.

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Research and Publications

Sadeghi-Nejad H, Simmons MZ, Dakwar G, Dogra V. Controversies in transrectal ultrasonography and prostate biopsy. Ultrasound Q 2006.

Singer A, Handler BJ, Simmons MZ, Baker SR. Acute small bowel ischemia: spectrum of computed tomographic findings. Emerg Radiol 2000;7:302-307

Karcnik TJ, Simmons MZ, Abujudeh H. Ultrasound imaging of the urinary bladder. Ultrasound Q 1999;15:135-147

Simmons MZ. Pitfalls in ultrasound of the allbladder and biliary tract. Ultrasound Q 1998;14:2-24

Simmons MZ, Miller JA, Zurlo J, Levine CD. Pleural effusions associated with acute pancreatitis: incidence and appearance based on computed tomography. Emerg Radiol 1997;4:287-289

Miller JA, Singh-Panghaal S, Simmons MZ, et al. Emergency computed tomography in the diagnosis of superior vena cava syndrome. Emerg Radiol 1995;2:267-272

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Simmons’s journal articles. Pubmed is an online index of research papers and other articles from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

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Disclosures

Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.

MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.

Marc Z. Simmons discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

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