WHITNEY J SIMS PA
NPI 1336669258
Physician Assistant in Jackson, MS

Active since June 21, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
69.83/100
CMS Quality Rating
2500 N STATE ST, JACKSON, MS 39216(601) 984-2911(601) 496-8128 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 29, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Jun 21, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Whitney J Sims Pa NPPES

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

WHITNEY J SIMS PA (NPI 1336669258) is an individual physician assistant in Jackson, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (PA00331) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Med Center, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336669258
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameWHITNEY J SIMSCredential: PA
Location Address2500 N STATE STJackson, MS 39216-4500
Mailing Address2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216-4500 · (601) 984-2911 · Fax (601) 496-8128
Fax(601) 496-8128
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 29, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 28, 2024
NPI 1336669258 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in MS · PA00331
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
2500 N STATE ST, Jackson, MS 39216

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

Whitney J Sims Pa 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 ID6901166495
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180131002826
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 2

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 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.
306 services73 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.
63 services51 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Mississippi Med Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Jackson, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number250001
Location2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216 · Hinds County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39216 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
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$64.96 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $16.24 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

69.83/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality56.08
Promoting Interoperability83
Improvement Activities40
Cost48.31

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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 suppliers19 claims19 services$16.60 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
3 suppliers19 claims19 services$75.83 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers17 claims3,720 services$0.18 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
3 suppliers15 claims15 services$9.36 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.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Anesthesiology
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Anesthesiology
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Emergency Medicine
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Dentist
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Anesthesiology
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216

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 Whitney Sims's NPI number?

The NPI number for Whitney Sims is 1336669258. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2017.

Where is Whitney Sims located?

Whitney Sims practices at 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216. The listed phone number is (601) 984-2911.

What is Whitney Sims's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Whitney Sims enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Whitney 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 Whitney Sims accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee list Whitney 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 Whitney Sims affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Whitney Sims is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Med Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Whitney Sims was last updated on October 29, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 months 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.