Dr. Paul Sims, MD
Jackson, TN
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sims, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Jackson, TN?
Where did Dr. Sims go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology
Medical School: University of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky
Is Dr. Sims board certified as an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Sims, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology
What languages does Dr. Sims speak?
Dr. Sims and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Sims typically treat?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, 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 Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2900: Acute gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute and Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
- Mixed cholecystitis with gallstones
- Acute and chronic gallbladder attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
- K8012: Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Abnormal Urine Cell Test
- Urinalysis
- Urine and Urination
- Unusual urine cytology
- Abnormal urine histology
- Cells in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8289: Other abnormal findings on cytological and histological examination of urine
Also known as:
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
Also known as:
- Pleurisy
- Pleural Disorder
- Pleuritis
- Inflammation of lung lining
- Pleural inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R091: Pleurisy
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Sims typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Sims performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy with Stereotactic Guidance
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Needle Biopsy of Salivary Gland
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- Breast Biopsy
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
- Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Lesion Biopsy
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
- Fine needle aspiration salivary gland
- Parotid gland biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 19081: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
- 42400: Biopsy of salivary gland; needle
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
CPT Codes:
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
- Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)
Does Dr. Sims accept my insurance?
Dr. Sims accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (731) 541-6026 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sims accept in Jackson, TN?
Dr. Sims in Jackson, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aultman Health Foundation
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
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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 1841267465.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sims?
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