DR. CLIFFORD WILLIAM SIMS MD
NPI 1023170925
Ophthalmology in Memphis, TN

Active since December 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
0/100
CMS Quality Rating
1407 UNION AVE STE 901, MEMPHIS, TN 38104(901) 526-8393(901) 526-8331 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 1, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 13, 2026.

About Dr. Clifford William Sims Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CLIFFORD WILLIAM SIMS MD (NPI 1023170925) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD10502) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis, and is a graduate of Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine (1971).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023170925
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CLIFFORD WILLIAM SIMSCredential: MD
Location Address1407 UNION AVE STE 901Memphis, TN 38104-3672
Mailing Address1407 Union Ave Ste 901Memphis, TN 38104-3672 · (901) 526-8393 · Fax (901) 526-8331
Fax(901) 526-8331
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMeharry Medical College School Of MedicineGraduated 1971
Enumeration DateDecember 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 1, 2018
NPI 1023170925 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License Licensed in TN · MD10502
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
1407 UNION AVE STE 901, Memphis, TN 38104

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3163225TN

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Clifford William Sims Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3476720681
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120111000413
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
573 services257 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440049
Location1265 Union Ave Suite 700Memphis, TN 38104 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38104 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

0/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Clifford Sims's NPI number?

The NPI number for Clifford Sims is 1023170925. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 15, 2006.

Where is Clifford Sims located?

Clifford Sims practices at 1407 Union Ave Ste 901, Memphis, TN 38104. The listed phone number is (901) 526-8393.

What is Clifford Sims's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Clifford Sims enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Clifford Sims is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Clifford Sims accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Clifford Sims as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Clifford Sims affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Clifford Sims is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Clifford Sims was last updated on May 1, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.