Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Hugh Sims, M.D.

Specialist (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Bowling Green, KY

  • NPI 1801862305
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
340 New Towne Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 782-7768
fax (270) 781-9480
Mailing address
421 US 31W Byp
Bowling Green, KY 421011775

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 24, 2024
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
174400000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #30304
Medicaid
KY #64303043

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801862305. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
552
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$52,947
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 286 213 $85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 182 182 $104
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 35 32 $120
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 22 21 $121
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 16 16 $153
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 11 11 $49

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 92. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$69
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. 2 $39.06
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 1 $30.41

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$69

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
202
Patients
113
Total drug cost
$3,513
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 80 45 $1,053
Azelastine Hcl Generic 33 14 $772
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 20 17 $163
Ofloxacin Generic 17 14 $675
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid (Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid) Brand 15 0 $153
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 14 11 $476
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 12 12 $59
Cefdinir Generic 11 0 $163

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Hugh Sims's medical specialty?
Dr. Hugh Sims practices Specialist in Bowling Green, KY.
Where does Dr. Hugh Sims practice?
Dr. Hugh Sims practices at 340 New Towne Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42103. Office phone: 2707827768.
What is Dr. Hugh Sims's NPI?
Dr. Hugh Sims's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801862305, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Hugh Sims accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Hugh Sims accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Hugh Sims commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 31575). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.