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BRENDA NESHELL SIMS FNP
NPI 1407348337
Nurse Practitioner in Rockford, IL

Active since June 06, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4215 NEWBURG RD, ROCKFORD, IL 61108(815) 988-8500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 15, 2024, Oct 5, 2018, Sep 7, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Brenda Neshell Sims Fnp NPPES

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

BRENDA NESHELL SIMS FNP (NPI 1407348337) is an individual nurse practitioner in Rockford, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (209.017659) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Elgin, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407348337
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameBRENDA NESHELL SIMSCredential: FNP
Location Address4215 NEWBURG RDRockford, IL 61108-6479
Mailing Address4215 Newburg RdRockford, IL 61108-6479 · (815) 988-8500 · Fax (815) 977-5956
Phone(815) 988-8500
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 15, 2024
✔ NPI 1407348337 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 209.017659
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
4215 NEWBURG RD, Rockford, IL 61108
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12350 Royal BlvdElgin, IL 60123-4719 · Phone (847) 695-8100

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Brenda Neshell Sims Fnp 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 ID547508814
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190212000605
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 Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Brenda Sims reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

In Home Medical Group LLC
Same address
Family
4215 NEWBURG RD
Rockford, IL 61108
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 38 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497087175 (815) 988-8500
Mercy Health System Corporation
29 mi
Multi-Specialty
580 N WASHINGTON ST
Janesville, WI 53548
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 671 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598718603 (608) 741-7630
Crystal Lake Immediate Care Physicians Ltd.
37 mi
Emergency Medicine
525 E CONGRESS PKWY, SUITE 100
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 40 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538517198 (815) 479-7490
Elio M Vento MD & Associates Sc
38 mi
Internal Medicine
2350 ROYAL BLVD, SUITE 100
Elgin, IL 60123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063635431 (847) 695-8100
Tri-County Emergency Physicians, Ltd
46 mi
Emergency Medicine
450 W HIGHWAY 22
Barrington, IL 60010
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 38 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700810470 (847) 381-9600
Northwest Suburban Medical Group S.C
48 mi
Family Medicine
2201 W SCHAUMBURG RD STE B
Schaumburg, IL 60194
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952569394 (847) 885-8480
First Docs PC
58 mi
Internal Medicine
1525 OXFORD LN
Naperville, IL 60565
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 34 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417655465 (702) 762-2485

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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 nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
751 services176 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
372 services127 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
197 services91 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
128 services99 patients
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306
An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
72 services61 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
43 services29 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 61108 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
$85.71 typical visit price
range $54.80 – $168.44
Typical copayment $21.42 (range $13.70 – $42.11)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.25 typical visit price
range $17.16 – $136.56
Typical copayment $24.31 (range $4.29 – $34.14)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ALEXANDRIA PEBBLES VICENCIO FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4215 NEWBURG RD
ROCKFORD, IL 61108
Winnebago County (815) 988-8500
MRS. STACY GHIGLIERI APRN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4215 NEWBURG RD
ROCKFORD, IL 61108
Winnebago County (815) 988-8500
ALEXIS N KOZLOWSKI APRN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4215 NEWBURG RD
ROCKFORD, IL 61108
Winnebago County (815) 988-8500
NICOLE KIEFFER APN
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
4215 NEWBURG RD
ROCKFORD, IL 61108
Winnebago County (815) 988-8500
MEG M GARRISON MA, LCPC, LMHC, NCC
Counselor (Professional)
4215 NEWBURG RD
ROCKFORD, IL 61108
Winnebago County (815) 398-0500
TAREN R COWAN APN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4215 NEWBURG RD
ROCKFORD, IL 61108
Winnebago County (815) 988-8500
KRISTEN VALERIE ROGERS FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4215 NEWBURG RD
ROCKFORD, IL 61108
Winnebago County (815) 988-8500
LYNDSAY MENTGEN APN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4215 NEWBURG RD
ROCKFORD, IL 61108
Winnebago County (815) 988-8500

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 Brenda Sims's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brenda Sims is 1407348337. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2018.

Where is Brenda Sims located?

Brenda Sims practices at 4215 Newburg Rd, Rockford, IL 61108. The listed phone number is (815) 988-8500.

What is Brenda Sims's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Brenda Sims enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brenda 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Brenda Sims's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brenda Sims reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: In Home Medical Group LLC (Rockford, IL), Mercy Health System Corporation (Janesville, WI), Crystal Lake Immediate Care Physicians Ltd. (Crystal Lake, IL), Elio M Vento MD & Associates Sc (Elgin, IL), Tri-County Emergency Physicians, Ltd (Barrington, IL) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Brenda Sims's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brenda Sims was last updated on July 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.