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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sims, Critical Care Internist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Michael Sims, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sims is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sims’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sims’s office.
Where did Dr. Sims go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Ba (Music; Pre-Medicine),Franklin And Marshall College
What languages does Dr. Sims speak?
Dr. Sims and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Sims typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Sims diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Sims. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4489: Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Sims typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Sims may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Sims' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sims accept my insurance?
Dr. Sims accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sims accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Sims in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sims' office located?
What is Dr. Sims's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sims's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407880578.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sims?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sims
What is Dr. Michael Sims's specialty?
Dr. Sims is a Critical Care Internist near Philadelphia, PA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Michael Sims affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sims is affiliated with Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine Pennsylvania Hospital, Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center, Lankenau Medical Center, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michael Sims accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Sims is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Sims offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sims's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Sims?
Please contact Dr. Sims's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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