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Active NPI 1598837106 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. William A Sims , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Decatur, AL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Sims, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery in Decatur, AL. Practice services are available at 1103 16TH AVE SE under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1103 16th Ave Se

Decatur, AL 356013595

Telephone 2563500362
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Decatur, AL

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 10.5 Yrs
State Avg: 27.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
4 Specialists

Practicing in Decatur, AL (368 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AL 00003755

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
51005830 (AL)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

22 Associated Practitioners
Charles Fortenberry , RN

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1023234648

Registered Nurse

Meghan Hollimon , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1073854626

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Phillip Farris , PA-C, MPAS

Physician Assistant

NPI 1104904903

Physician Assistant (Certified), MPAS

Bethany Chancelor , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1124705637

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Russell Ellis , MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Sports Medicine

NPI 1134292766

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Justin Daigre , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle Surgery

NPI 1215198007

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active December 13, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 13, 2007

Registered at 1103 16TH AVE SE, DECATUR, AL 356013595 (Tel: 2563500362)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 13, 2007

Registered at 1103 16TH AVE SE, DECATUR, AL 356013595

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 13, 2007

Recorded as WILLIAM SIMS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 13, 2007

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #00003755 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 15, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598837106
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 15, 2006
Last Update: December 13, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1103 16th Ave Se

Decatur, AL 356013595

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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