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Active NPI 1285887745 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Derrick Eugene Sims , MD

Internal Medicine • Winder, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Derrick Sims, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Winder, GA. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 2006, Dr. Sims delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 316 N BROAD ST.

Dr. Sims is affiliated with The Southeast Permanente Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital observation care, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

316 N Broad St

Winder, GA 306802150

Telephone 7703075400
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Winder Hma Llc Facility NPI 1932194222

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Winder, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
20 Yrs -12.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 32.3 Yrs
State Avg: 25.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
4 Specialists

Practicing in Winder, GA (4065 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
25.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
69.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sims (20 Years) 20 Yrs
Winder Specialty Average (32.3 Years) 32.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2019)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
43 43 $657.00 $200.18
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes
18 18 $602.22 $183.70
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
15 15 $434.60 $130.19

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License GA 074782

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License NJ 25MA08663500

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospitalist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

State License GA 074782

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Southeast Permanente Medical Group

550 Peachtree St Ne, Atlanta, GA 303082212

Phone: 4043647285

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

22 Associated Practitioners
Ronald Mullis , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1023114774

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1023543568

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. David Causey , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1063520377

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kathey Payne , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1124004270

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Jessica Gallacher , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1255976726

Family Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1316159676

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 06, 2022

Internal Medicine (License #25MA08663500 in NJ)

NPI Profile Active December 30, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 30, 2016

Registered at 316 N BROAD ST, WINDER, GA 306802150 (Tel: 7703075400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 30, 2016

Registered at PO BOX 742616, ATLANTA, GA 303742616 (Tel: 7703075400)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 30, 2016

Recorded as DERRICK SIMS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 30, 2016

Internal Medicine (License #074782 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 28, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1285887745
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 28, 2008
Last Update: January 06, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 742616

Atlanta, GA 303742616

Phone: 7703075400

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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