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Who is Dr. Simpson Sims, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Andrea Simpson Sims, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Simpson Sims is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simpson Sims’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simpson Sims’s office at (225) 767-6700.
What languages does Dr. Simpson Sims speak?
Dr. Simpson Sims and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Simpson Sims treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Simpson 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. Simpson 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:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Respiratory Failure
- ARDS
- Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Shock Lung
- Acute Lung Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- J80: Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Crisis
- Asthma Emergency
- Severe Persistent Asthma Exacerbation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
- J4542: Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Obstructive hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus
- Non-communicating hydrocephalus
- Blocked hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G911: Obstructive hydrocephalus
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Viral Infection
- Viral Infection
- Uncommon Viral Diseases
- Rare Viral Infections
- Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
ICD-10 Codes:
- B348: Other viral infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Broken Skull
- Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Skull break
- Cranial fracture
- Head bone fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0291XA: Unspecified fracture of skull, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Generalized Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
- Epilepsy
- Generalized status epilepticus
- Continuous generalized seizures
- Epileptic emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40301: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Device
- CSF Shunt
- Ventricular Shunt
- Hydrocephalus Device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z982: Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Simpson Sims perform as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Andrea Simpson Sims may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Simpson Sims' office.
Does Dr. Simpson Sims accept my insurance?
Dr. Simpson Sims accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 767-6700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Simpson Sims accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Simpson Sims in Baton Rouge, LA 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 Louisiana
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Simpson Sims' office located?
Dr. Andrea Simpson Sims' Primary Practice
7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 103
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 767-6700
What is Dr. Simpson Sims's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Simpson Sims's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477844843.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simpson Sims?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Simpson Sims
What is Dr. Andrea Simpson Sims's specialty?
Dr. Simpson Sims is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Baton Rouge, LA. A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment. Contact Dr. Simpson Sims to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Andrea Simpson Sims affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Simpson Sims is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
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Is Andrea Simpson Sims accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Andrea Simpson Sims is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrea Simpson Sims offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Simpson Sims's office at (225) 767-6700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrea Simpson Sims?
Please contact Dr. Simpson Sims's office at (225) 767-6700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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