Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Scott Sims, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Nephrology Physician · Bowling Green, KY

  • NPI 1568425106
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 45 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
720 E 2Nd Ave, Suite #203
Bowling Green, KY 421011778
(270) 843-5114
fax (270) 745-1230

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 9, 2023
Year of graduation
1981 — 45 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #2022-02825 · Kentucky #24986

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568425106. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
284
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$34,484
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 145 120 $93
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 48 16 $76
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 29 16 $48
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 24 21 $338
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 20 20 $280
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 18 18 $128

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Bowling Green Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 97. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$307
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 3 $262.65
Amgen INC. 1 $26.70
Mylan Specialty L.P. 1 $17.64

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$307

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
149
Patients
20
Total drug cost
$15,784
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Furosemide Generic 50 20 $510
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 20 0 $212
Lisinopril Generic 20 0 $112
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 16 0 $491
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 15 0 $13,991
Doxazosin Mesylate Generic 14 0 $285
Losartan Potassium Generic 14 0 $183

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Scott Sims's medical specialty?
Dr. Scott Sims practices Nephrology Physician in Bowling Green, KY.
Where does Dr. Scott Sims practice?
Dr. Scott Sims practices at 720 E 2Nd Ave, Bowling Green, KY 421011778. Office phone: 2708435114.
What is Dr. Scott Sims's NPI?
Dr. Scott Sims's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568425106, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Scott Sims accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Scott Sims accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Scott Sims commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.