Winfield Word-Sims, M.D.
NPI 1093710493 · Nephrology Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Winfield Word-Sims, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1093710493).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1093710493
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30959 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
239 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 137 | $68 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 80 | $112 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 22 | $167 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $68–$167 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Furosemide | 18 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 13 |
| Lisinopril | 12 |
| Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide | 12 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-14
- Last updated
- 2023-09-19
- Certified
- 2023-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Winfield Word-Sims's NPI number?
- Winfield Word-Sims's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093710493, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Winfield Word-Sims's specialty?
- Winfield Word-Sims is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Winfield Word-Sims located?
- Winfield Word-Sims's practice location on file with NPPES is 10 Mcdowell St, Asheville, NC 28801-4104.
- What is Winfield Word-Sims's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Winfield Word-Sims is (828) 258-8545.
- Does Winfield Word-Sims accept Medicare?
- Winfield Word-Sims is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Winfield Word-Sims's NPI active?
- Yes — Winfield Word-Sims's NPI (1093710493) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.