Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Sims, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · Rochester, MN

  • NPI 1518221902
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 559050001
(507) 284-2511
Additional location
2500 N State St, Department of Anesthesiology
Jackson, MS 392164500
(601) 984-5914
fax (601) 984-5915

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 4, 2020
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Minnesota #60581 · Mississippi #T-2602

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518221902. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
37
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$8,442
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00670 Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 20 20 $386
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 17 17 $42

In context: peer comparison

Among 115 peers in Rochester Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 26. This provider delivers 1.4× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Charles Sims's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Sims practices Anesthesiology Physician in Rochester, MN.
Where does Dr. Charles Sims practice?
Dr. Charles Sims practices at 200 1St St Sw, Rochester, MN 559050001. Office phone: 5072842511.
What is Dr. Charles Sims's NPI?
Dr. Charles Sims's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518221902, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Sims accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Sims accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Sims commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine (HCPCS 00670); Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.