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LARRY DARNELL SIMS SR. DDS
NPI 1831211689
Dentist - General Practice in Memphis, TN

Active since April 04, 2007PECOS Enrolled
1279 LAMAR, MEMPHIS, TN 38104(901) 725-1884(901) 725-7102 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 30, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 30, 2016, Mar 15, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Larry Darnell Sims Sr. Dds NPPES

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

LARRY DARNELL SIMS SR. DDS (NPI 1831211689) is an individual general practice provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (000000D54412) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831211689
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameLARRY DARNELL SIMS SR.Credential: DDS
Location Address1279 LAMARMemphis, TN 38104
Mailing Address360 E Eh Crump BlvdMemphis, TN 38126-5310 · (901) 261-2000
Phone(901) 725-1884
Fax(901) 725-7102
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 30, 20162 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1831211689 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 000000D54412
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
1279 LAMAR, Memphis, TN 38104
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HRI Dental & Vision, Paramount.Insurance ›

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)

Larry Darnell Sims Sr. Dds 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Larry Sims reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Memphis Health Center, Inc.
1.4 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
360 E EH CRUMP BLVD
Memphis, TN 38126
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 85 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124326327 (901) 261-2002

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38104 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Larry Sims's NPI number?

The NPI number for Larry Sims is 1831211689. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2007.

Where is Larry Sims located?

Larry Sims practices at 1279 Lamar, Memphis, TN 38104. The listed phone number is (901) 725-1884.

What is Larry Sims's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Larry Sims enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Larry Sims's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Larry Sims reassigns Medicare benefits to Memphis Health Center, Inc. (Memphis, TN). The 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 Larry Sims's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Larry Sims accept?

Health plans from HRI Dental & Vision and Paramount list Larry 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Larry Sims was last updated on June 30, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.