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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sim, Neurologist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Yeeck Sim, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Sim graduated from University of Arizona, College of Medicine. Dr. Sim is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sim’s office at (520) 795-7750.
Where did Dr. Sim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Arizona, College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sim speak?
Dr. Sim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Sim typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Sim 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. Sim. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Sim typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Sim performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Sim. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Injection
- Facial Nerve Block
- Ophthalmic Nerve Block
- Maxillary Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64400: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; trigeminal nerve, each branch (ie, ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular)
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
Does Dr. Sim accept my insurance?
Dr. Sim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 795-7750 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sim accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Sim in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sim's office located?
What is Dr. Sim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437595048.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sim
What is Dr. Yeeck Sim's specialty?
Dr. Sim is a Neurologist near Tucson, AZ.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Yeeck Sim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sim is affiliated with Tucson Medical Center, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, Northwest Medical Center - Tucson, Az 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
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Is Yeeck Sim accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Yeeck Sim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yeeck Sim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sim's office at (520) 795-7750 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yeeck Sim?
Please contact Dr. Sim's office at (520) 795-7750 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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