Physician Profile
Hugh M. Sims, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sims
Hugh M. Sims, M.D. is a specialist based in Bowling Green, KY. Hugh is a 1989 graduate of University of Alabama School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Hugh provided 607 services to 550 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (270) 782-7768
- Email not available
Practice Locations
340 NEW TOWNE DRIVE
Bowling Green, KY 42103
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
607 services · 550 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
78 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
217 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
201 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
36 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
32 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
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 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other specialists in Bowling Green 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1989 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Hugh M. Sims specialize in?
Hugh M. Sims is a specialist in Bowling Green, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Hugh M. Sims located?
Hugh M. Sims is listed at 340 New Towne Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Hugh M. Sims's phone number?
The number on file is (270) 782-7768. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Hugh M. Sims?
Hugh M. Sims's National Provider Identifier is 1801862305. 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
Where did Hugh M. Sims train?
Hugh M. Sims attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Hugh M. Sims have?
Hugh M. Sims has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Hugh M. Sims do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Hugh M. Sims performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and removal of impacted ear wax, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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