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DR. BRIAN SIMS M.D.
NPI 1225085608
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since May 30, 2006PECOS Enrolled
619 20TH AVE S, NHB 525, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205(205) 934-6450(205) 934-3100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Brian Sims M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BRIAN SIMS M.D. (NPI 1225085608) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (25370) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225085608
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRIAN SIMSCredential: M.D.
Location Address619 20TH AVE S, NHB 525Birmingham, AL 35205-6417
Mailing AddressPo Box 55823Birmingham, AL 35255-5823 · (205) 996-2244 · Fax (205) 996-2254
Phone(205) 934-6450
Fax(205) 934-3100
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1225085608 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 25370
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
619 20TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL 35205
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Other Identifiers 3

Other515-34384AL · Bc & Bs
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified09882571AL
Medicare UPINI53876AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Brian Sims M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Brian Sims reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC
1.5 mi
Pediatrics
1600 7TH AVE S
Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 4,494 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356377576 (205) 939-9100

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Brian Sims's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Sims is 1225085608. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2006.

Where is Brian Sims located?

Brian Sims practices at 619 20th Ave S Nhb 525, Birmingham, AL 35205. The listed phone number is (205) 934-6450.

What is Brian Sims's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Brian Sims enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Sims is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Brian Sims's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brian Sims reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC (Birmingham, AL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Brian Sims's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brian Sims accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Brian 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Sims was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.