Walter Sims, PA-C
NPI 1235103490 · Physician Assistant · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Sims, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1235103490).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235103490
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 678 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,560 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 485 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 198 | $71 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 196 | $68 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 184 | $39 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth11103 | 112 | $38 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 165 | 90 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 123 | 100 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 75 | 50 |
| Fluorouracil | 50 | 46 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 49 | 35 |
| Fluocinonide | 42 | 32 |
| Mupirocin | 32 | 26 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,573 across 177 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-15
- Last updated
- 2020-10-26
- Certified
- 2020-10-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Sims's NPI number?
- Walter Sims's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235103490, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Sims's specialty?
- Walter Sims is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Walter Sims located?
- Walter Sims's practice location on file with NPPES is 2301 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212-4908.
- What is Walter Sims's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Sims is (615) 327-9797.
- Does Walter Sims accept Medicare?
- Walter Sims is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Sims's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Sims's NPI (1235103490) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.