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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sims, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Tyler, TX?
Dr. John Sims, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Tyler, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sims is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sims’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sims’s office at (903) 606-7525.
What languages does Dr. Sims speak?
Dr. Sims and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sims treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, 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:
- Arrhythmia
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Heart Palpitations
- First-Degree Heart Block
- Atrial Flutter
- Fast Heartbeat
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- First-Degree AV Block
- Mild Heart Block
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
ICD-10 Codes:
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R002: Palpitations
- I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- I483: Typical atrial flutter
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I484: Atypical atrial flutter
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Sims perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Sims may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
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 (903) 606-7525 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sims accept in Tyler, TX?
Dr. Sims in Tyler, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Christus Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1801913710.
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. John Sims's specialty?
Dr. Sims is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Tyler, TX. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Sims to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Sims affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sims is affiliated with Christus Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler, Christus Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler 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 John Sims accepting new patients in Tyler, TX?
Yes, Dr. John Sims is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Sims offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sims's office at (903) 606-7525 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Sims?
Please contact Dr. Sims's office at (903) 606-7525 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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