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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sims, Infectious Disease Specialist in Shenandoah, TX?
Dr. Charles Sims, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Shenandoah, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Sims is fluent in English and Spanish, 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 (281) 273-5214.
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 Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, subsequent encounter
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
- T8454XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Non-Hereditary Low Immunoglobulin Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Acquired Antibody Deficiency
- Non-Genetic Immune Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D801: Nonfamilial hypogammaglobulinemia
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease with Intestinal Obstruction
- Crohn's Disease
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Crohn’s Disease
- Crohn's Disease with Bowel Blockage', 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Obstruction', 'Panenteric Crohn's with Obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- K50812: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with intestinal obstruction
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Infection or Inflammation from Orthopedic Implant
- Orthopedic implant infection
- Prosthetic device inflammation
- Internal graft infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T847XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Pancolitis with Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Chronic Pancolitis with Bloody Stool
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis with Rectal Bleeding
- GI Bleeding from Pancolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K51011: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with rectal bleeding
Which procedures does Dr. Sims perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Charles Sims may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (281) 273-5214 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sims accept in Shenandoah, TX?
Dr. Sims in Shenandoah, 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
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sims' office located?
Dr. Charles Sims' Primary Practice
101 Vision Park Blvd Ste 100
Shenandoah, TX 77384
(281) 273-5214
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 1245281294.
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 Infectious Disease Specialist near Shenandoah, TX.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
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 St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands 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
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Is Charles Sims accepting new patients in Shenandoah, TX?
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 (281) 273-5214 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 (281) 273-5214 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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