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WILLIAM A SIMS M.D. NPI 1598837106


NPI Information

NPI: 1598837106
Provider Name: WILLIAM A SIMS, M.D.
Classification: Orthopaedic Surgery - 207X00000X
Entity Type: Individual
Address:
1103 16TH AVE SE
DECATUR, AL
ZIP 35601
Phone: (256) 350-0362
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William A Sims, M.D. is an orthopaedic surgery in Decatur, AL. The provider is an orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system. William A Sims, M.D. NPI is 1598837106. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

1103 16TH AVE SE
DECATUR, AL
ZIP 35601-595
Phone: (256) 350-0362

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 11/15/2006 and was last updated on 12/13/2007.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery00003755ALABAMAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No.Other Provider IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
151005830OTHERALABAMABCBS
2C75504MEDICARE UPIN

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This page was last updated on: 11/14/2023

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