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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sims, Cardiologist in Montgomery, AL?
Dr. Scott Sims, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Montgomery, AL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Sims is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sims’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sims’s office at (334) 280-1500.
Where did Dr. Sims go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: The University of Alabama,Degree: B.A., Economics - Cum Laude,August - May
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 Cardiologist, 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rheumatic Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Other Rheumatic Multiple Heart Valve Disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
- Multiple Rheumatic Valve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- I081: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and tricuspid valves
- I088: Other rheumatic multiple valve diseases
Also known as:
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Heart Test Results
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Disease
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Cardiovascular Function Study
- Unusual Heart Exam Findings
- Heart Disease Diagnosis
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9439: Abnormal result of other cardiovascular function study
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Sims perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Scott 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 (334) 280-1500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sims accept in Montgomery, AL?
Dr. Sims in Montgomery, AL 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 Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sims' office located?
Dr. Scott Sims' Primary Practice
273 Winton M Blount Loop
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 280-1500
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 1356346852.
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. Scott Sims's specialty?
Dr. Sims is a Cardiologist near Montgomery, AL. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Sims to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Scott Sims affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sims is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center East - Montgomery 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 Scott Sims accepting new patients in Montgomery, AL?
Yes, Dr. Scott Sims is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Sims offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sims's office at (334) 280-1500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Sims?
Please contact Dr. Sims's office at (334) 280-1500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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