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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sims, Internist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Charles Sims, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sims is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sims’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sims’s office at (828) 258-1188.
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 Internist, 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Recurrent Depression
- Depression
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
Also known as:
- History of Falls
- Falls
- Previous falls
- Recurrent falls
- Risk of falling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9181: History of falling
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Persistent AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Sims perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Charles Sims may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sims' office.
Does Dr. Sims accept my insurance?
Dr. Sims accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 258-1188 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sims accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Sims in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medcost Preferred
Medicare
State of North Carolina
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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 1689010050.
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. Charles Sims's specialty?
Dr. Sims is a Internist near Asheville, NC.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Sims to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Charles Sims affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sims is affiliated with Mission Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Charles Sims accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Charles Sims is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Sims offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sims's office at (828) 258-1188 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Sims?
Please contact Dr. Sims's office at (828) 258-1188 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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