Stephen Sims, MD
NPI 1144245853 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Albemarle, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Sims, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Albemarle, NC (NPI 1144245853).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144245853
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33749 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
13 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 13 | $64 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $64–$64 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,551 across 13 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1350 S Kings DrCharlotte, NC 28207-2134Phone: (704) 446-1340
- 1025 Morehead Medical DrSte 300Charlotte, NC 28204-2963Phone: (704) 446-2060
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-13
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Sims's NPI number?
- Stephen Sims's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144245853, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Sims's specialty?
- Stephen Sims is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Sims located?
- Stephen Sims's practice location on file with NPPES is 105 Yadkin St, Albemarle, NC 28001-3449.
- What is Stephen Sims's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Sims is (980) 323-5425.
- Does Stephen Sims accept Medicare?
- Stephen Sims is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Sims's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Sims's NPI (1144245853) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.