Dr. Jessica Sims, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Sims, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?

Dr. Jessica Sims, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sims completed her residency at Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Emergency Medicine; Alameda Co Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Sims is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sims’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sims’s office at (213) 748-2411.

Where did Dr. Sims go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Emergency Medicine; Alameda Co Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Alameda Co Med Center
Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca

What languages does Dr. Sims speak?

Dr. Sims and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sims typically treat?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, 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.

Also known as:

Chest Pain
Chest discomfort
Thoracic pain
Upper body pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R079: Chest pain, unspecified

What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sims typically perform?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jessica Sims may include:

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 (213) 748-2411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Sims accept in Los Angeles, CA?

Dr. Sims in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Sims' office located?

Emergency Department

1401 S Grand Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90015

(213) 748-2411

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Dr. Jessica Sims' Practice 2

7300 Medical Center Dr

West Hills, CA 91307

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What hospitals are Dr. Sims affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Sims has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center,Los Angeles, CA

Ranked in 3 Procedures

Ucla West Valley Medical Center,West Hills, CA

Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked Mastectomy

Regents Univ Of Calif Los Angeles,West Hills, CA

Harbor - Ucla Medical Center,Torrance, CA

What is Dr. Sims's NPI number?A 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 1720034507.

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. Jessica Sims's specialty?

Dr. Sims is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Los Angeles, CA.

What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

Is Dr. Jessica Sims affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Sims is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla West Valley Medical Center 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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