Physician Profile
Winfield S. Word-Sims, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Word-Sims
Winfield S. Word-Sims, M.D. practices nephrology in Asheville, NC. Winfield is a 1985 graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School. Medicare claims data shows Winfield provided 239 services to 113 patients. The services billed most often include hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, and initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093710493.
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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
- (828) 258-8545
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10 MCDOWELL ST
Asheville, NC 28801
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
239 services · 113 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | Treatment | 90935 |
137 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
80 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
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.
Other kidney specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Winfield S. Word-Sims specialize in?
Winfield S. Word-Sims is a kidney specialist in Asheville, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Winfield S. Word-Sims located?
Winfield S. Word-Sims is listed at 10 Mcdowell St, Asheville, NC 28801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Winfield S. Word-Sims's phone number?
The number on file is (828) 258-8545. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Winfield S. Word-Sims?
Winfield S. Word-Sims's National Provider Identifier is 1093710493. 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 Winfield S. Word-Sims train?
Winfield S. Word-Sims attended Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Winfield S. Word-Sims have?
Winfield S. Word-Sims has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Winfield S. Word-Sims do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Winfield S. Word-Sims provides treatments such as hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Winfield S. Word-Sims's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Winfield S. Word-Sims. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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