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Dr. Paula Sims, MD
Bronx, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sims, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Paula Sims, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sims graduated from New York Medical College and completed her residency at Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Sims is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sims’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sims’s office at (914) 227-1743.
Where did Dr. Sims go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, General Surgery | New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program
Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny | New York Medical 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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Sims typically treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Sims typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Paula 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 (914) 227-1743 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sims accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Sims in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Longevity Health Founders
Medicaid
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of New York
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 1740364975.
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. Paula Sims's specialty?
Dr. Sims is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Bronx, NY.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Paula Sims affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sims is affiliated with White Plains Hospital, St. John's Riverside Hospital - Andrus Pavilion 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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Paula Sims accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Paula Sims is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paula Sims offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sims's office at (914) 227-1743 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paula Sims?
Please contact Dr. Sims's office at (914) 227-1743 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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