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DR. JAMES SIMS III MD
NPI 1932183530
Internal Medicine in Bellaire, TX

Active since December 06, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6800 WEST LOOP S, SUITE 560, BELLAIRE, TX 77401(713) 844-8035(713) 844-8037 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 28, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 28, 2021, Mar 17, 2018, Nov 7, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. James Sims Iii Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES SIMS III MD (NPI 1932183530) is an individual internal medicine provider in Bellaire, Texas, licensed in Texas (N8244) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Conroe, and is a graduate of Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932183530
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES SIMS IIICredential: MD
Location Address6800 WEST LOOP S, SUITE 560Bellaire, TX 77401-4528
Mailing Address6800 West Loop S Ste 500Bellaire, TX 77401-4500 · (713) 778-1300 · Fax (713) 839-7156
Phone(713) 844-8035
Fax(713) 844-8037
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWright State University Boonshoft School Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateDecember 6, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 28, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 28, 2021
✔ NPI 1932183530 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · N8244✔ Licensed in IL · 036106739
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
6800 WEST LOOP S, Bellaire, TX 77401
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11414 S Frazier St Ste 105Conroe, TX 77301-4475 · Phone (936) 441-2440 · Fax (936) 494-2455

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid036106739IL
MedicaidTXB 125164TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Sims Iii 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 ID2860688751
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110512000790
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 James Sims reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

St. Hope Foundation, Inc.
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
6800 WEST LOOP S, SUITE 560
Bellaire, TX 77401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 19 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558479683 (713) 839-7111

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 77401 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

CHIC LARKIN VENTURES, LLC
Clinic/Center (Emergency Care)
6800 WEST LOOP S, 300
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Harris County (713) 838-0800
CHI ST LUKES HEALTH EMERGENCY
Clinic/Center (Emergency Care)
6800 WEST LOOP S, SUITE 300
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Harris County (713) 838-0800
CENTURA VENTURES LARKIN VENTURES
Clinic/Center (Emergency Care)
6800 WEST LOOP S, SUITE 300
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Harris County (713) 838-0800
DR. GIAN DEREK STEINHAUSER D.P.M.
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
6800 WEST LOOP S
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Harris County (713) 839-7111
DR. MANOJ KUMAR BHARDWAJ M.D.
Internal Medicine
6800 WEST LOOP S, SUITE 228
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Harris County (832) 412-1600
ADAM DAVID WEGLEIN DO & ASSOCIATES PA
Internal Medicine (Sports Medicine)
6800 WEST LOOP S, STE 500
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Harris County (281) 888-3416
ADAM D WEGLEIN DO
Internal Medicine (Sports Medicine)
6800 WEST LOOP S, STE 500
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Harris County (281) 888-3416
PAHS LARKIN VENTURES LLC
Clinic/Center (Emergency Care)
6800 WEST LOOP S, SUITE 300
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Harris County (713) 838-0800

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 James Sims's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Sims is 1932183530. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 6, 2005.

Where is James Sims located?

James Sims practices at 6800 West Loop S Suite 560, Bellaire, TX 77401. The listed phone number is (713) 844-8035.

What is James Sims's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is James Sims enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Sims's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Sims reassigns Medicare benefits to St. Hope Foundation, Inc. (Bellaire, TX). 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 James Sims's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Sims accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 4 other insurers list James 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 James Sims was last updated on June 28, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.