ANDREA NICOLE SIMPSON SIMS M.D.
NPI 1477844843
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Baton Rouge, LA
NPI Status: Active since April 20, 2011
Contact Information
7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 103
BATON ROUGE, LA
ZIP 70808
Phone: (225) 767-6700
Fax: (225) 767-6721
- Individual
- Female
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About ANDREA SIMPSON SIMS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Andrea Simpson Sims, a pediatrician established in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric critical care medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1477844843 assigned on April 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0203X with license number 308337 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.
- NPI
- 1477844843
- Provider Name
- ANDREA NICOLE SIMPSON SIMS M.D.
- Other Name
- ANDREA NICOLE SIMS MD
- Other Name Type
- Other Name (5)
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 103 BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
- Location Phone
- (225) 767-6700
- Location Fax
- (225) 767-6721
- Mailing Address
- 7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 103 BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
- Mailing Phone
- (225) 767-6700
- Mailing Fax
- (225) 767-6721
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 04-20-2011
- Last Update Date
- 06-27-2022
- Code Navigator
A pediatrician like Andrea Simpson Sims is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 8300 Constantin Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 374-1468
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 2080P0203X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 308337
- License State
- LA
- Taxonomy Description
- A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 208000000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Pediatrics | 308337 (LA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue POS 60/40 $6500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
- Blue POS 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
- Blue POS 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 80/60 $1000 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
- Community Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
- Community Blue 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
- Community Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - POS
- Community Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - POS
- Community Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized - POS
- Precision Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (BR) - POS
- Precision Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (M) - POS
- Precision Blue 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (M) HSA Eligible - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (BR) HSA Eligible - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (M) HSA Eligible - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (BR) - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (M) - POS
- Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (BR) - POS
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2480260 | MEDICAID (05) | LA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Andrea Simpson Sims is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1477844843, we treat the final digit (3) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 77. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 77 = 3).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 77 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1477844843, enumerated as an "individual" on April 20, 2011.
The provider is located at 7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 103 BATON ROUGE, LA 70808 and the phone number is (225) 767-6700.
Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080P0203X and a focus in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: HMO Louisiana, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
