Physician Profile
Clifford W. Sims, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sims
Clifford W. Sims, MD practices ophthalmology in Memphis, TN. Clifford is a 1971 graduate of Meharry Medical College School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Clifford provided 598 services to 282 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system and new patient complete exam of visual system.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (901) 526-8393
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1407 UNION AVE STE 901
Memphis, TN 38104
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
598 services · 282 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
573 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Memphis 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1971 at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Sims's specialty?
Dr. Sims is an eye doctor in Memphis, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Sims?
Dr. Sims is listed at 1407 Union Ave Ste 901, Memphis, TN 38104. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Sims?
The number on file is (901) 526-8393. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Sims?
Dr. Sims's National Provider Identifier is 1023170925. 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 Dr. Sims's medical education?
Dr. Sims attended Meharry Medical College School of Medicine, graduating in 1971. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Sims have?
Dr. Sims has 55 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1971, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Sims known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sims provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and new patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Sims's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sims. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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