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Dr. Ralph Simms, DO
Glen Daniel, WV
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Simms, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Glen Daniel, WV?
Dr. Ralph Simms, DO is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Glen Daniel, WV. Dr. Simms graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Simms is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simms’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simms’s office at (304) 934-6400.
Where did Dr. Simms go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Simms speak?
Dr. Simms and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Simms typically treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fluid in Middle Ear
- Ear Infection
- Serous otitis media
- Ear effusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6503: Acute serous otitis media, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- Pernicious Anemia
- B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D510: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia due to intrinsic factor deficiency
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Simms typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Ralph Simms may include:
Please contact Dr. Simms' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Simms accept my insurance?
Dr. Simms accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 934-6400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Simms accept in Glen Daniel, WV?
Dr. Simms in Glen Daniel, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Highmark Health
Humana
Medicare
State of West Virginia
UMR Administered Payer
United Mine Workers of America (UMWA)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Simms' office located?
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 1124146113.
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. Ralph Simms's specialty?
Dr. Simms is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Glen Daniel, WV.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Ralph Simms affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Simms is affiliated with Raleigh General Hospital, Wvu Medicine J.w. Ruby Memorial 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
When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ralph Simms accepting new patients in Glen Daniel, WV?
Yes, Dr. Ralph Simms is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ralph Simms offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Simms's office at (304) 934-6400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ralph Simms?
Please contact Dr. Simms's office at (304) 934-6400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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