KRISTI SIMMS MD
NPI 1306948492
Hospitalist in Wilmington, NC

Active since September 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1202 MEDICAL CENTER DR, WILMINGTON, NC 28401(910) 341-3300(910) 251-8824 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Kristi Simms Md NPPES

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

KRISTI SIMMS MD (NPI 1306948492) is an individual hospitalist provider in Wilmington, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0500573) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306948492
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameKRISTI SIMMSCredential: MD
Location Address1202 MEDICAL CENTER DRWilmington, NC 28401-7307
Mailing Address1202 Medical Center DrWilmington, NC 28401-7307 · (910) 341-3300 · Fax (910) 251-8824
Fax(910) 251-8824
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEast Tennessee State University Quillen College Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateSeptember 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 13, 2014
NPI 1306948492 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in NC · 0500573
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
1202 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Wilmington, NC 28401

Other Identifiers 5

Medicare UPINI30941NC
Medicaid5900884NC
Other13994NC · Bcbs Nc
OtherP00244490NC · Railroad Medicare
Medicare PIN2040271NC

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

Kristi Simms 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 ID8820032956
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050620000134
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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
435 services178 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.
309 services137 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
144 services140 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.
91 services89 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilmington, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340141
Location2131 S 17th St Box 9000Wilmington, NC 28402 · New Hanover County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28401 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.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers12 claims12 services$17.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
4 suppliers24 claims24 services$85.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$34.12 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.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1202 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Nurse Practitioner
1202 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Hospitalist
1202 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1202 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Physician Assistant
1202 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1202 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Physical Therapist
1202 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1202 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401

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 Kristi Simms's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristi Simms is 1306948492. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 1, 2006.

Where is Kristi Simms located?

Kristi Simms practices at 1202 Medical Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401. The listed phone number is (910) 341-3300.

What is Kristi Simms's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Kristi Simms enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristi Simms 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 Kristi Simms accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Kristi Simms 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 Kristi Simms affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kristi Simms is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristi Simms was last updated on August 13, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.