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Active NPI 1962990259 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Adrian Sims , MD

Internal Medicine • Laurel, MS

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Sims, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Internal Medicine in Laurel, MS. Practice services are available at 1220 JEFFERSON ST under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1220 Jefferson St

Laurel, MS 394404355

Telephone 6016492863
Fax 6016499479
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Laurel, MS

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 20.6 Yrs
State Avg: 25.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
15 Specialists

Practicing in Laurel, MS (1017 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
20.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
33.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
189 81 $105.00 $73.71
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
73 31 $155.00 $110.95
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
66 62 $220.00 $160.08
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes
60 59 $185.00 $106.00
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
15 15 $180.00 $121.07
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
14 13 $120.00 $74.78

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-02-24
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License MS 29165

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 MS T-3671

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Secondary Practice Locations

415 S 28th Ave

Hattiesburg, MS 394017246

Phone: 6012685800

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

37 Associated Practitioners
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Nurse Practitioner

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Internal Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Gulshan Oberoi , MD

Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology

NPI 1174801765

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Hamit Kumar , MBBS

Internal Medicine

NPI 1174842330

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

Alison Redding

Internal Medicine

NPI 1205398245

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 24, 2025

Internal Medicine (License #T-3671 in MS)

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Updated Practice Location August 11, 2021

Registered at 1220 JEFFERSON ST, LAUREL, MS 394404355 (Tel: 6016492863)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 11, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 247, LAUREL, MS 394410247 (Tel: 6014257550)

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Updated Practice Location September 04, 2018

Registered at 2500 N STATE ST, JACKSON, MS 39216 (Tel: 6019845604)

NPI Profile Active April 23, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 23, 2018

Registered at 2500 N STATE ST, JACKSON, MS 392164500 (Tel: 6019845604)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 23, 2018

Registered at 2500 N STATE ST, JACKSON, MS 392164500 (Tel: 6019845604)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 23, 2018

Recorded as MICHAEL SIMS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 23, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 23, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1962990259
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 23, 2018
Last Update: February 24, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 247

Laurel, MS 394410247

Phone: 6014257550

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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