37 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sims, Internist in Alexandria, VA?
Where did Dr. Sims go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University Of Texas Med School | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (South Central) Program
Medical School: Rush Med Coll of Rush University, Chicago Il | Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Is Dr. Sims board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Dodd Sims, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sims speak?
Dr. Sims and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sims typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
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:
- Skin Disorder
- Skin Condition
- Skin Problem
- Dermatological Condition
- Skin Ailment
ICD-10 Codes:
- L989: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sims typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Dodd Sims may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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 contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sims accept in Alexandria, VA?
Dr. Sims in Alexandria, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sims' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Sims affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sims has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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 1124006788.
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. Dodd Sims's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.