Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Crystal Sims, APRN-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Nurse Practitioner · Athens, GA

  • NPI 1780707166
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1086 A Baxter Street
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 353-0606
fax (706) 353-0798
Mailing address
3660 Howell Ferry RD Bldg B
Duluth, GA 300963178

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 4, 2022
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #RN145684

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780707166. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,367
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$160,037
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 829 187 $106
99350 Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 231 119 $155
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 87 86 $69
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 76 76 $107
99345 Residence visit for new patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 75 minutes 35 35 $167
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity 33 29 $166
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity 32 28 $225
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 29 26 $64
99344 Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 15 15 $120

In context: peer comparison

Among 23 peers in this city , average services per provider: 92. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$27
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Baxter Healthcare 1 $26.66

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$27

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,167
Patients
694
Total drug cost
$210,115
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 434 63 $6,095
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 416 59 $5,272
Donepezil Hcl Generic 345 57 $4,986
Quetiapine Fumarate Generic 330 54 $6,236
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 320 61 $3,408
Memantine Hcl Generic 298 52 $17,862
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 260 46 $137,731
Sertraline Hcl Generic 239 41 $2,691
Gabapentin Generic 238 36 $4,249
Lisinopril Generic 232 42 $1,972

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Crystal Sims's medical specialty?
Dr. Crystal Sims practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Athens, GA.
Where does Dr. Crystal Sims practice?
Dr. Crystal Sims practices at 1086 A Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606. Office phone: 7063530606.
What is Dr. Crystal Sims's NPI?
Dr. Crystal Sims's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780707166, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Crystal Sims accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Crystal Sims accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Crystal Sims commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99349); Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99350); Advance care planning (HCPCS 99497). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.