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Active NPI 1306929138 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David Oliver Sims , OD

Optometrist • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Sims, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2006, Dr. Sims delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2366 RICE BLVD.

Dr. Sims is affiliated with Blount County Eye Center Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2366 Rice Blvd
Suite A

Houston, TX 770052666

Telephone 7135212020
Fax 7135213727
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
20 Yrs +2.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.9 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
791 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sims (20 Years) 20 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (17.9 Years) 17.9 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 7013T

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Blount County Eye Center Pllc

702 S Foothills Plaza Dr, Maryville, TN 378012300

Phone: 8659826761

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1407845597

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1760265128

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 17, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 17, 2009

Registered at 2366 RICE BLVD, SUITE A, HOUSTON, TX 770052666 (Tel: 7135212020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 17, 2009

Registered at 2366 RICE BLVD, SUITE A, HOUSTON, TX 770052666 (Tel: 7135212020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 17, 2009

Recorded as DAVID SIMS, O.D

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 17, 2009

Optometrist (License #7013T in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 23, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1306929138
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 23, 2006
Last Update: July 17, 2009
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2366 Rice Blvd, Suite A

Houston, TX 770052666

Phone: 7135212020

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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