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- 1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612
About Dr. Sims
Herbert S. Sims, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Chicago, IL specializing in otolaryngology. Herbert trained at Yale University School of Medicine, graduating in 1994. Herbert is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows Herbert provided 213 services to 146 patients. The services billed most often include exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope. This provider record is associated with NPI 1295748499.
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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
- (866) 600-2273
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1740 W TAYLOR ST
Chicago, IL 60612
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
213 services · 146 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
86 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
63 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 ENT doctors in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Yale University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at Yale University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Herbert S. Sims specialize in?
Herbert S. Sims is an ENT doctor in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
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Where is Herbert S. Sims located?
Herbert S. Sims is listed at 1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Herbert S. Sims's phone number?
The number on file is (866) 600-2273. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Herbert S. Sims?
Herbert S. Sims's National Provider Identifier is 1295748499. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Herbert S. Sims train?
Herbert S. Sims attended Yale University School of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Herbert S. Sims have?
Herbert S. Sims has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Herbert S. Sims do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Herbert S. Sims performs procedures including exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Herbert S. Sims's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Herbert S. Sims. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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