DR. CATHERINE SIMS MD
NPI 1669906210
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Columbus, OH

Active since April 19, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
395 W 12TH AVE, THIRD FLOOR, COLUMBUS, OH 43210(614) 293-3989 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Catherine Sims Md NPPES

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

DR. CATHERINE SIMS MD (NPI 1669906210) is an individual rheumatology provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in North Carolina (2022-01386) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of Virginia Tech Carilion School Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669906210
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameDR. CATHERINE SIMSCredential: MD
Location Address395 W 12TH AVE, THIRD FLOORColumbus, OH 43210-1267
Mailing Address395 W 12th Ave Fl 3Columbus, OH 43210-1267
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVirginia Tech Carilion School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 2, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 2, 2025
NPI 1669906210 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License Licensed in NC · 2022-01386
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
395 W 12TH AVE, Columbus, OH 43210

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

Dr. Catherine Sims Md 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 ID7416228879
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221117001727
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43210 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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 20

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
395 W 12TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
395 W 12TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
395 W 12TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
395 W 12TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
395 W 12TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
395 W 12TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
395 W 12TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Surgery
395 W 12TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210

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 Catherine Sims's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catherine Sims is 1669906210. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2017.

Where is Catherine Sims located?

Catherine Sims practices at 395 W 12th Ave Third Floor, Columbus, OH 43210. The listed phone number is (614) 293-3989.

What is Catherine Sims's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Catherine Sims enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Catherine 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 Catherine Sims accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Catherine 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 Catherine Sims affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Catherine Sims is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Catherine Sims was last updated on October 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.