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- 21500 Quick Fox Ln, Laytonsville, MD 20882
About Dr. Sims
Carol A. Sims, PhD is a psychologist based in Laytonsville, MD. Medicare claims data shows Carol provided 902 services to 113 patients. The services billed most often include psychotherapy, 45 minutes, psychotherapy, 1 hour, and psychiatric diagnostic evaluation. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043275845.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (301) 721-8278
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
21500 QUICK FOX LN
Laytonsville, MD 20882
Concerns and Conditions Addressed
Within Psychology (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- OCD
- Relationship issues
- Trauma
Abuse and relationships
- Gaslighting and manipulation
Addiction
- Alcohol use disorder
- Drug addiction
- Gambling Addiction
- Screen Addiction
- Shopping Addiction
Anxiety & Phobias
- Illness anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder
- Social anxiety disorder
- Specific phobias
Anxiety and phobias
- Agoraphobia
Behavioral & Emotional
- Anger issues
- Dissociative disorders
- Hoarding
- Self-harm
- Skin picking and hair pulling
Child & Adolescent
- Child behavioral problems
Child and teen issues
- School refusal
- Teen depression
Eating & Body Image
- Body image issues
- Eating disorders
Health Psychology
- Chronic Pain Coping
Identity and life stages
- Gender dysphoria
- Midlife Crisis
Interpersonal & Abuse
- Divorce adjustment
- Emotional abuse recovery
- Sex Problems
Life and social issues
- Caregiver stress for aging parents
- Loneliness and Social Isolation
Mindset and personality
- Perfectionism
Mood and emotions
- Overthinking and Rumination
- Seasonal affective disorder
Mood Disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Postpartum Mood Issues
Neurodevelopmental
- Autism
- Reading and Spelling Difficulties
Personality Disorders
- Borderline personality disorder
Relationships
- People Pleasing and Codependency
Self-Esteem & Identity
- Imposter syndrome
- Low self-esteem
Sleep
Sleep issues
- Chronic Nightmares
Stress & Lifestyle
- Adjustment disorder
- Burnout
- Caregiver burnout
- Chronic stress
Thought disorders
- Schizoaffective disorder
Trauma and abuse
- Chronic Illness Coping
- Religious trauma
Work and career
- Workplace bullying and harassment
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Couples counseling
- EMDR
- Family therapy
- Psychological testing
- Therapy
Addiction support
- Relapse prevention planning
Alternative formats
- Walk and Talk Therapy
Behavioral Programs
- Anger management
- Executive Function Coaching
- Group psychotherapy
- Habit reversal training
Behavioral therapies
- Behavioral activation
Brain-based therapies
- Neurofeedback
Care delivery
- Online counseling
Child & Adolescent
- Parent coaching
- Play therapy
Evaluations & Assessments
- Autism Assessment
- Bariatric Surgery Evaluation
- Cognitive and memory testing
- Emotional Support Animal Evaluation
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Psychological Clearance
Evaluations and testing
- Adoption Psychological Evaluation
- Gender-affirming surgery evaluation
- Immigration Psychological Evaluation
- Neuropsychological Testing
Expressive therapies
- Music therapy
Family and parenting
- Parent-child interaction therapy
Mind-body therapies
- Guided Imagery and Visualization
Relationship Counseling
- Premarital counseling
- Sex therapy
Skills training
- Coping Skills Training
- Social skills training
Specialized therapy
- Cognitive processing therapy
- Prolonged exposure therapy
- Schema Therapy
Specialized Treatments
- Biofeedback
- Crisis intervention
- Hypnotherapy
- Ketamine-assisted counseling
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction
- Sleep counseling
Talk therapies
- Gestalt therapy
- Interpersonal psychotherapy
- Narrative therapy
Therapy Modalities
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Art therapy
- Brainspotting
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Exposure and Response Prevention
- Internal family systems
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Somatic experiencing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
902 services · 113 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy, 45 minutes | Treatment | 90834 |
823 | More than most peers in Psychologist |
| Psychotherapy, 1 hour | Treatment | 90837 |
50 | Less often than most peers in Psychologist |
| Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation | Treatment | 90791 |
29 | As often as other peers in Psychologist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Psychotherapy, 45 minutes 7
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Carol A. Sims's specialty?
Carol A. Sims is a psychologist in Laytonsville, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Carol A. Sims?
Carol A. Sims is listed at 21500 Quick Fox Ln, Laytonsville, MD 20882. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Carol A. Sims?
The number on file is (301) 721-8278. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Carol A. Sims?
Carol A. Sims's National Provider Identifier is 1043275845. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Carol A. Sims's education?
Carol A. Sims attended Other, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Carol A. Sims have?
Carol A. Sims has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Carol A. Sims known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Carol A. Sims provides treatments such as psychotherapy, 45 minutes and psychotherapy, 1 hour. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Carol A. Sims's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Carol A. Sims. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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