RICHARD V SIMS III MD
NPI 1336160761
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Q: What is Richard Sims's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Sims is 1336160761. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2006.

Q: What is Richard Sims's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Sims was last updated on June 10, 2011. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since July 21, 2006PECOS Enrolled

619 19TH STREET SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(205) 934-6600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Richard V Sims Iii Md NPPES

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

RICHARD V SIMS III MD (NPI 1336160761) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (18511) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336160761

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X

Provider Legal NameRICHARD V SIMS IIICredential: MD

Location Address619 19TH STREET SOUTHBirmingham, AL 35233

Mailing AddressPo Box 55310Birmingham, AL 35255-5310 · (205) 731-9701

Phone(205) 934-6600

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJuly 21, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 2011

✔ NPI 1336160761 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RG0300X

License✔ Licensed in AL · 18511

Definition

An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

619 19TH STREET SOUTH, Birmingham, AL 35233

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Other Identifiers 7

Medicaid009961705AL

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified000024861AL

Other051523372AL · Blue Cross

Other380000465AL · Railroad Medicare

Other000024861AL · Blue Cross

OtherC06782AL · Viva

Medicaid000024861AL

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 (PECOS)

Richard V Sims Iii Md 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35233 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

$161.63 typical visit price

range $52.65 – $161.63

Typical copayment $40.40 (range $13.16 – $40.40)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$93.72 typical visit price

range $16.56 – $131.65

Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)

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

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

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$177.55 avg. paid by Medicare

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

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