W Sims, DNP
NPI 1700822780 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Bandera, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
W Sims, DNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Bandera, TX (NPI 1700822780).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700822780
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- DNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP111026 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
1,376 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,130 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 87 | $71 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 54 | $3 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 39 | $11 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 21 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 136 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 601 | 142 |
| Lisinopril | 588 | 147 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 555 | 152 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 483 | 136 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 436 | 115 |
| Metformin Hcl | 343 | 94 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,212 across 73 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
- 2006-06-20
- Last updated
- 2025-10-18
- Certified
- 2025-10-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is W Sims's NPI number?
- W Sims's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700822780, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is W Sims's specialty?
- W Sims is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is W Sims located?
- W Sims's practice location on file with NPPES is 1050 Hwy 16 S, Bandera, TX 78003.
- What is W Sims's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for W Sims is (830) 796-7713.
- Does W Sims accept Medicare?
- W Sims is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is W Sims's NPI active?
- Yes — W Sims's NPI (1700822780) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.