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DR. PAULA SIMS M.D.
NPI 1740364975
General Practice in Putnam Valley, NY

Active since October 24, 2006PECOS Enrolled
21 CIMARRON RD, PUTNAM VALLEY, NY 10579(914) 548-2891 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Paula Sims M.d. NPPES

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

DR. PAULA SIMS M.D. (NPI 1740364975) is an individual general practice provider in Putnam Valley, New York, licensed in New York (149811) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740364975
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208D00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAULA SIMSCredential: M.D.
Location Address21 CIMARRON RDPutnam Valley, NY 10579-1807
Mailing Address21 Cimarron RdPutnam Valley, NY 10579-1807 · (914) 548-2891
Phone(914) 548-2891
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1740364975 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyGeneral PracticeAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208D00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 149811
Definition
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
21 CIMARRON RD, Putnam Valley, NY 10579
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid01227678NY
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified71F312NY
Medicare UPINE74692NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Paula Sims M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Paula Sims reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

New York General Medical Services PC
39 mi
Hospitalist
1060 AMSTERDAM AVE
New York, NY 10025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 179 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700315538 (865) 693-1000
Cs Pacs 3 Northeast, LLC
231 mi
Hospitalist
30 NORTH PL
Frederick, MD 21701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 158 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093598898 (301) 695-6618
Nv Pacs 2 LLC
2,246 mi
Hospitalist
10550 PARK RUN DR
Las Vegas, NV 89144
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 178 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427534809 (865) 693-1000

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 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 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.
85 services31 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.
21 services14 patients

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 Paula Sims's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Sims is 1740364975. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2006.

Where is Paula Sims located?

Paula Sims practices at 21 Cimarron Rd, Putnam Valley, NY 10579. The listed phone number is (914) 548-2891.

What is Paula Sims's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.

Is Paula Sims enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paula Sims is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Paula Sims's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paula Sims reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: New York General Medical Services PC (New York, NY), Cs Pacs 3 Northeast, LLC (Frederick, MD) and Nv Pacs 2 LLC (Las Vegas, NV). 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 Paula 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 Paula Sims was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.