Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Simms, Infectious Disease Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Andrew Simms, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Simms completed his residency at Rush University Medical Center - Internal Medicine. Dr. Simms is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simms’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simms’s office at (312) 942-5865.
Where did Dr. Simms go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Rush University Medical Center - Infectious Disease
Residency: Rush University Medical Center - Internal Medicine
Medical School: Rush Medical College (Education)
What languages does Dr. Simms speak?
Dr. Simms and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Simms treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Simms 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. Simms. 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.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Which procedures does Dr. Simms perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Andrew Simms may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Simms' office.
Does Dr. Simms accept my insurance?
Dr. Simms accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 942-5865 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Simms accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Simms in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Simms' office located?
Dr. Andrew Simms' Primary Practice
600 S Paulina St Ste 140
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-5865
What is Dr. Simms's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Simms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093152480.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simms?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Simms
What is Dr. Andrew Simms's specialty?
Dr. Simms is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Chicago, IL.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Simms to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Andrew Simms affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Simms is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Andrew Simms accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
No, Dr. Andrew Simms is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Simms offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Simms's office at (312) 942-5865 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Simms?
Please contact Dr. Simms's office at (312) 942-5865 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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