MR. GREGORY RICHARD SIMS CRNA
NPI 1669475315
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Hattiesburg, MS
NPI Status: Active since May 24, 2005
Contact Information
5001 HARDY ST
HATTIESBURG, MS
ZIP 39402
Phone: (601) 268-8140
- Individual
- Male
- Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
- Accepts Insurance
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About GREGORY SIMS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Gregory Sims, a provider established in Hattiesburg, Mississippi with a medical specialization in Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1669475315 assigned on May 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 367500000X with license number A810169 (MS). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.
- NPI
- 1669475315
- Provider Name
- MR. GREGORY RICHARD SIMS CRNA
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 5001 HARDY ST HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
- Location Phone
- (601) 268-8140
- Mailing Address
- 1 MOCKING BIRD LN PETAL, MS 39465
- Mailing Phone
- (601) 618-9852
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-24-2005
- Last Update Date
- 03-10-2011
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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
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
- Taxonomy Code
- 367500000X
- Type
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- License No.
- A810169
- License State
- MS
- Taxonomy Description
- (1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
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 | 163W00000X | Nursing Service Providers | Registered Nurse | RN0000136483 (TN) |
| 2 | 163WC0200X | Nursing Service Providers | Registered Nurse | RN863786 (MS) |
| 3 | 367500000X | Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | APN0000010910 (TN) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Bronze Classic Standard - HMO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - HMO
- Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
- Gold Classic Standard - HMO
- Silver Classic Standard - HMO
- Silver Simple - HMO
- Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430002501 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | MS | |
| P00429462 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | MS | |
| 1034592 | MEDICAID (05) | LA | |
| 04927221 | MEDICAID (05) | MS |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Anesthesia for access to central vein
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope
Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra
Anesthesia for procedure on posterior opening and rectum
Anesthesia for access to a central vein is a medical procedure where a numbing medication is used to minimize discomfort during the insertion of a long, thin tube into a large vein. This tube can be used to deliver medications, fluids, or to collect blood samples.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsAnesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsThis procedure involves using anesthesia to ensure comfort while a special instrument called an endoscope helps to locate, break up, and possibly remove kidney stones. The endoscope is a thin, flexible tube which is gently inserted and navigated to the area of concern.
This service was performed 12 times for 11 patientsAnesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
This service was performed 17 times for 17 patientsAnesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.
This service was performed 13 times for 12 patientsAnesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
This service was performed 30 times for 30 patientsAnesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
This service was performed 202 times for 171 patientsAnesthesia for procedures on the posterior opening and rectum ensures comfort during medical procedures. It involves the administration of medication to numb the area or induce sleep, so you don't feel pain or discomfort. This helps doctors perform necessary procedures smoothly and effectively.
This service was performed 65 times for 64 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-operative OSA assessment | 100% | 1200 |
| Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) | ||
| Use of QCDR data for quality improvement such as comparative analysis reports across patient populations | Yes | N/A |
| Participation in a QCDR, clinical data registries, or other registries run by other government agencies such as FDA, or private entities such as a hospital or medical or surgical society. Activity must include use of QCDR data for quality improvement (e.g., comparative analysis across specific patient populations for adverse outcomes after an outpatient surgical procedure and corrective steps to address adverse outcome). | ||
| Use of QCDR for feedback reports that incorporate population health | Yes | N/A |
| Use of a QCDR to generate regular feedback reports that summarize local practice patterns and treatment outcomes, including for vulnerable populations. | ||
| Use of QCDR to support clinical decision making | Yes | N/A |
| Participation in a QCDR, demonstrating performance of activities that promote implementation of shared clinical decision making capabilities. | ||
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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 1669475315, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).
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 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1669475315, enumerated as an "individual" on May 24, 2005.
The provider is located at 5001 HARDY ST HATTIESBURG, MS 39402 and the phone number is (601) 268-8140.
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Oscar Health Plan, Inc., Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
