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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sims, Pediatrician in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Andrew Sims, DO is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Sims graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Sims is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sims’s office at (515) 241-8923.
Where did Dr. Sims go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sims speak?
Dr. Sims and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sims treat?
As a Pediatrician, 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.
Also known as:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
- Language Production Disorder
- Verbal Expression Difficulty
- Speech Output Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
- F801: Expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Lack of Coordination
- Movement Disorder
- Clumsiness
- Ataxia
- Coordination Problems
- Unsteady Movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R278: Other lack of coordination
Also known as:
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Dyspraxia
- Motor Skill Disorder
- Clumsiness Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Chronic Pediatric Feeding Disorder
- Long-term Child Feeding Problem
- Chronic Infant Feeding Issue
- Persistent Pediatric Eating Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6332: Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic
Also known as:
- Orthostatic Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Orthostatic proteinuria
- Postural proteinuria
ICD-10 Codes:
- R802: Orthostatic proteinuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Acquired Clubfoot
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Talipes Equinovarus (Acquired)
- Foot Inversion Deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- M21541: Acquired clubfoot, right foot
Also known as:
- Hearing Loss in Both Ears
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Bilateral Deafness
- Hearing Impairment Both Sides
- Poor Hearing in Both Ears
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9193: Unspecified hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Brain Development Problems
- Brain Malformations
- Isolated lissencephaly sequence
- Lissencephaly with cerebellar hypoplasia
- X-linked lissencephaly with abnormal genitalia
- Congenital Brain Reduction Defects
- Underdeveloped Brain Regions
- Brain Size Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q043: Other reduction deformities of brain
What procedures does Dr. Sims perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Sims 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. 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.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Sims accept my insurance?
Dr. Sims accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 241-8923 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sims accept in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Sims in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Group Administrators Ltd
MedImpact
Oscar Health Insurance Co
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Where is Dr. Sims' office located?
Dr. Andrew Sims' Primary Practice
1212 Pleasant St Ste 300
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 241-8923
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 1942681333.
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. Andrew Sims's specialty?
Dr. Sims is a Pediatrician near Des Moines, IA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Sims to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Andrew Sims affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sims is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Andrew Sims accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Sims is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Sims offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sims's office at (515) 241-8923 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Sims?
Please contact Dr. Sims's office at (515) 241-8923 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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