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ANDREW D SIMS D.O.
NPI 1942681333
Pediatrics in Des Moines, IA

Active since June 11, 2015PECOS Enrolled
1212 PLEASANT ST STE 300, DES MOINES, IA 50309(515) 241-8923(515) 241-6497 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 15, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Andrew D Sims D.o. NPPES

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

ANDREW D SIMS D.O. (NPI 1942681333) is an individual pediatrics provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (DO-05159) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942681333
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameANDREW D SIMSCredential: D.O.
Location Address1212 PLEASANT ST STE 300Des Moines, IA 50309
Mailing Address1200 Pleasant St, South 2 Room 236Des Moines, IA 50309-1406 · (515) 241-6228 · Fax (515) 241-8685
Phone(515) 241-8923
Fax(515) 241-6497
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJune 15, 2018
✔ NPI 1942681333 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IA · DO-05159✔ Licensed in IA · R-10371
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
1212 PLEASANT ST STE 300, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..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)

Andrew D Sims D.o. 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 Andrew Sims reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Central Iowa Hospital Corporation
Same address
Hepatology
1215 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 506
Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 545 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598942872 (515) 241-4044

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 50309 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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 8

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

ORRIN S PROBST D.O.
Pediatrics
1212 PLEASANT ST STE 300
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-8923
AMY L LINDGREN PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1212 PLEASANT ST STE 300
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-8923
DR. MEERA J NAIDU M.D.
Pediatrics
1212 PLEASANT ST STE 300
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-8923
KINSEY LESTER LMSW
Social Worker
1212 PLEASANT ST STE 300
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 423-6735
MADISON KAY SKOOG ARNP, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1212 PLEASANT ST STE 300
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-8923
MADISON RAIN LOFTSGARD
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1212 PLEASANT ST STE 300
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-8923
CHRISTOPHER-ALEX SCUKA KABRIEL D.O.
Pediatrics
1212 PLEASANT ST STE 300
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-8923
TRIA DONER CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1212 PLEASANT ST STE 300
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-8923

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 Andrew Sims's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrew Sims is 1942681333. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2015.

Where is Andrew Sims located?

Andrew Sims practices at 1212 Pleasant St Ste 300, Des Moines, IA 50309. The listed phone number is (515) 241-8923.

What is Andrew Sims's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Andrew Sims enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Andrew Sims's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Andrew Sims reassigns Medicare benefits to Central Iowa Hospital Corporation (Des Moines, IA). 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 Andrew Sims's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Andrew Sims accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Andrew 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 Andrew Sims was last updated on June 15, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.