Dr Andrea Dee Sims, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Jasper, AL

Dr Andrea Dee Sims, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Jasper, Alabama. She went to University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 1320 Highway 78 E, Jasper, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 221-3937.

Dr Andrea Dee Sims is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S-618-TA-131) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1750447017.

Contact Information

Dr Andrea Dee Sims, OD
1320 Highway 78 E,
Jasper, AL 35501-3965
(205) 221-3937
(205) 221-4417

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Andrea Dee Sims
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience38 Years
Location1320 Highway 78 E, Jasper, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Andrea Dee Sims attended and graduated from University College Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1750447017
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/12/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375650690
  • Enrollment ID: I20101115001303

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Andrea Dee Sims such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1750447017NPI-NPPES
000058369MedicaidAL
T69067OtherALHEALTH SPRINGS
T69067OtherALVIVA
51058369OtherALBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S-618-TA-131 (Alabama)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Andrea Dee Sims allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameAndrea D Sims Od Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689844805
PECOS PAC ID: 7719004324
Enrollment ID: O20150811004799

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Andrea Dee Sims is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Andrea Dee Sims, OD
1320 Highway 78 E,
Jasper, AL 35501-3965

Ph: (205) 221-3937
Dr Andrea Dee Sims, OD
1320 Highway 78 E,
Jasper, AL 35501-3965

Ph: (205) 221-3937

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Andrea D Sims Od Pc
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1320 Highway 78 E, Jasper, AL 35501
Phone: 205-221-3937    Fax: 205-221-4417

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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