JEFFREY R SIMS MD
NPI 1871173096
Ophthalmology in Durham, NC

Q: What is Jeffrey Sims's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jeffrey Sims is 1871173096. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2021.

Q: What is Jeffrey Sims's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jeffrey Sims was last updated on March 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since April 12, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2351 ERWIN RD, DURHAM, NC 27705(919) 681-3937 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 23, 2026, Apr 12, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Jeffrey R Sims Md NPPES

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

JEFFREY R SIMS MD (NPI 1871173096) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2025-01650) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of New York University School Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871173096

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameJEFFREY R SIMSCredential: MD

Location Address2351 ERWIN RDDurham, NC 27705-4699

Mailing Address2351 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705-4699 · (919) 681-3937

Phone(919) 681-3937

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSNew York University School Of MedicineGraduated 2021

Enumeration DateApril 12, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 23, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 23, 2026

✔ NPI 1871173096 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2025-01650

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

2351 ERWIN RD, Durham, NC 27705

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jeffrey R 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 ID5193224129

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250818001522

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 27705 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$67.72 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

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

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