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Active NPI 1932183530 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Sims , MD

Internal Medicine • Bellaire, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Sims, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Bellaire, TX. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Sims delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6800 WEST LOOP S.

Dr. Sims is affiliated with St. Hope Foundation Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6800 West Loop S
Suite 560

Bellaire, TX 774014528

Telephone 7138448035
Fax 7138448037
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 St. Hope Foundation, Inc. Facility NPI 1558479683

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Bellaire, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
24 Yrs +0.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.5 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
33 Specialists

Practicing in Bellaire, TX (9538 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
33.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
43.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sims (24 Years) 24 Yrs
Bellaire Specialty Average (23.5 Years) 23.5 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
18 15 $130.00 $73.73

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-06-28
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX N8244

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 IL 036106739

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
036106739 (IL)
Medicaid State Provider ID
TXB 125164 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

St. Hope Foundation Inc

14815 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 774785016

Phone: 2812778571

Secondary Practice Locations

1414 S Frazier St Ste 105

Conroe, TX 773014475

Phone: 9364412440

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Myrtle Oates , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology

NPI 1952335986

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

17 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 28, 2021

Internal Medicine (License #N8244 in TX)

NPI Profile Active March 17, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 17, 2018

Registered at 6800 WEST LOOP S, SUITE 560, BELLAIRE, TX 774014528 (Tel: 7138448035)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 17, 2018

Registered at 6800 WEST LOOP S STE 500, BELLAIRE, TX 774014500 (Tel: 7137781300)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 17, 2018

Recorded as JAMES SIMS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 17, 2018

Internal Medicine (License #036106739 in IL)

NPI Profile Active November 07, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address November 07, 2017

Registered at 6800 WEST LOOP S STE 500, BELLAIRE, TX 774014500 (Tel: 7137781300)

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Updated Practice Location November 07, 2017

Registered at 6800 WEST LOOP S, SUITE 560, BELLAIRE, TX 774014528 (Tel: 7138448035)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 07, 2017

Recorded as JAMES SIMS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 07, 2017

Internal Medicine (License #N8244 in TX)

NPI Profile Active July 21, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location July 21, 2016

Registered at 6800 WEST LOOP S, SUITE 560, BELLAIRE, TX 774014528 (Tel: 7138448035)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 21, 2016

Registered at 1200 BINZ ST, SUITE 800, HOUSTON, TX 770046900 (Tel: 7137979191)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 21, 2016

Recorded as JAMES SIMS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 21, 2016

Internal Medicine (License #N8244 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 06, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1932183530
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 06, 2005
Last Update: June 28, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

6800 West Loop S Ste 500

Bellaire, TX 774014500

Phone: 7137781300

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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