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Dr. Tammy Sims

Pediatrician, Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, Infectious Disease Specialist, Occupational Medicine Specialist

Pasadena, CA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sims, Pediatrician in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Tammy Sims is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 22 years. Dr. Sims is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sims’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sims’s office at (844) 827-8000.

    What languages does Dr. Sims speak?

    Dr. Sims and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Sims typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Autism Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screening
    • ASD Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder Test
    • Early Autism Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1341: Encounter for autism screening

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism
    • Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Sims typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Tammy Sims may include:

    Please contact Dr. Sims' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Sims accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sims accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (844) 827-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sims accept in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Sims in Pasadena, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Sims' office located?

    Dr. Tammy Sims' Primary Practice

    393 E Walnut St Unit 3RD Fl 3

    Pasadena, CA 91188

    (844) 827-8000

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    Dr. Tammy Sims' Practice 2

    3390 University Ave Ste 100

    Riverside, CA 92501

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    What is Dr. Sims's NPI number?A 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 1043490246.

    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. Tammy Sims's specialty?

    Dr. Sims is a Pediatrician near Pasadena, CA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Tammy Sims affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sims is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Tammy Sims accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Tammy Sims is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tammy Sims offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sims' office at (844) 827-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Tammy Sims?

    Please contact Dr. Sims' office at (844) 827-8000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sims' office located?

    Dr. Sims' offices are located in Pasadena, CA and Riverside, CA.