DR. LYDIA F SIMS MD, FACOG
NPI 1295722643
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since September 30, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8595 PICARDY AVE, #310, BATON ROUGE, LA 70809(225) 763-4237(225) 763-4238 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 22, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Lydia F Sims Md, Facog NPPES

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

DR. LYDIA F SIMS MD, FACOG (NPI 1295722643) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (12550R) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, and is a graduate of Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295722643
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LYDIA F SIMSCredential: MD, FACOG
Location Address8595 PICARDY AVE, #310Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3670
Mailing Address8595 Picardy Ave, #310Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3670 · (225) 763-4237
Fax(225) 763-4238
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPerelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateSeptember 30, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 22, 2008
NPI 1295722643 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License Licensed in LA · 12550R
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
8595 PICARDY AVE, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINE03461
Medicare PIN5A870DF49LA

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. Lydia F Sims Md, Facog 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 ID2062589591
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170209000920
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450844
Location18220 State Highway 249Houston, TX 77070 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70809 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

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.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
8595 PICARDY AVE, SUITE 230
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Family Medicine
8595 PICARDY AVE, STE 100
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Internal Medicine
8595 PICARDY AVE, STE 100
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
8595 PICARDY AVE, SUITE 400
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Obstetrics & Gynecology
8595 PICARDY AVE, SUITE 320
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Family Medicine
8595 PICARDY AVE, STE 100
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Advanced Practice Midwife
8595 PICARDY AVE, SUITE 430
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Obstetrics & Gynecology
8595 PICARDY AVE, SUITE 230
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809

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 Lydia Sims's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lydia Sims is 1295722643. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 30, 2005.

Where is Lydia Sims located?

Lydia Sims practices at 8595 Picardy Ave #310, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. The listed phone number is (225) 763-4237.

What is Lydia Sims's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Lydia Sims enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lydia 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 Lydia Sims accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Community Health Choice and Oscar Insurance Company list Lydia 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 Lydia Sims affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lydia Sims is affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lydia Sims was last updated on November 22, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.