DR. WINFIELD STRICKLAND WORD-SIMS M.D.
NPI 1093710493
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Asheville, NC

Q: What is Winfield Word-sims's NPI number?

The NPI number for Winfield Word-sims is 1093710493. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2005.

Q: What is Winfield Word-sims's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Active since June 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

10 MCDOWELL ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 258-8545(828) 254-0714 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Winfield Strickland Word-sims M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WINFIELD STRICKLAND WORD-SIMS M.D. (NPI 1093710493) is an individual nephrology provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (30959) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093710493

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Provider Legal NameDR. WINFIELD STRICKLAND WORD-SIMSCredential: M.D.

Location Address10 MCDOWELL STAsheville, NC 28801-4104

Mailing Address10 Mcdowell StAsheville, NC 28801-4104 · (828) 258-8545 · Fax (828) 254-0714

Phone(828) 258-8545

Fax(828) 254-0714

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolGraduated 1985

Enumeration DateJune 14, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 2023

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 19, 2023

✔ NPI 1093710493 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 30959

Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

10 MCDOWELL ST, Asheville, NC 28801

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Other Identifiers 3

Other89249NC · Nc Blue Cross Provider #

Medicaid8989249NC

MedicaidQ30959SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Winfield Strickland Word-sims M.d. 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 ID7214910108

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100610000368

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 3

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.

Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 90935

Hemodialysis is a treatment that uses a machine to filter waste and excess fluid from your blood when your kidneys can't. A physician checks your health before, during, and after the procedure to ensure it's working effectively for you.

137 services57 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

80 services36 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

22 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28801 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Cyclosporine, oral, 100 mg J7502

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

1 supplier11 claims660 services$1.51 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

4 suppliers16 claims16 services$18.87 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

2 suppliers25 claims29 services$12.20 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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