Michael Sims, MD
NPI 1962990259 · Internal Medicine Physician · Laurel, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Sims, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Laurel, MS (NPI 1962990259).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962990259
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T-3671 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,324 across 36 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 (1)
- 415 S 28th AveHattiesburg, MS 39401-7246Phone: (601) 268-5800
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-23
- Last updated
- 2025-02-24
- Certified
- 2025-02-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Sims's NPI number?
- Michael Sims's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962990259, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Sims's specialty?
- Michael Sims is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Sims located?
- Michael Sims's practice location on file with NPPES is 1220 Jefferson St, Laurel, MS 39440-4355.
- What is Michael Sims's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Sims is (601) 649-2863.
- Does Michael Sims accept Medicare?
- Michael Sims is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Sims's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Sims's NPI (1962990259) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.