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- 322 Posada Lane, Ste A, Templeton, CA 93465
About Dr. Sima
William F. Sima, MD INC is a healthcare provider in Templeton, CA specializing in orthopaedic surgery. William trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. Medicare claims data shows William provided 2,608 services to 1,975 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg, and physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allo. This provider record is associated with NPI 1770505505.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (805) 434-5555
- Email not available
Practice Locations
322 POSADA LANE STE A
Templeton, CA 93465
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,608 services · 1,975 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
177 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, each additional 5.0 cm or less | Procedure | 13122 |
77 | Too few peers to compare |
| Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13121 |
77 | Too few peers to compare |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
69 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
42 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
36 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure | Procedure | 20985 |
35 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Destruction of nerve branches of knee using imaging guidance | Procedure | 64624 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
15 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
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 orthopaedic surgeons in Templeton 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Southern California Keck 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 1985 at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Sima?
Dr. Sima is an orthopaedic surgeon in Templeton, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sima's address?
Dr. Sima is listed at 322 Posada Lane Ste A, Templeton, CA 93465. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sima?
The number on file is (805) 434-5555. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Sima?
Dr. Sima's National Provider Identifier is 1770505505. 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 Dr. Sima train?
Dr. Sima attended University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Sima have?
Dr. Sima has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Sima perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sima performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, each additional 5.0 cm or less and complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Sima's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sima. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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