Richard Sims, MD
NPI 1336160761 · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Sims, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1336160761).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336160761
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18511 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-21
- Last updated
- 2011-06-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Sims's NPI number?
- Richard Sims's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336160761, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Sims's specialty?
- Richard Sims is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Sims located?
- Richard Sims's practice location on file with NPPES is 619 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233.
- What is Richard Sims's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Sims is (205) 934-6600.
- Does Richard Sims accept Medicare?
- Richard Sims is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Sims's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Sims's NPI (1336160761) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-06-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.