Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Winfield Word-Sims, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Asheville, NC

  • NPI 1093710493
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
10 McDowell St
Asheville, NC 288014104
(828) 258-8545
fax (828) 254-0714

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 19, 2023
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #30959
Medicaid (2)
NC #8989249 · SC #Q30959

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1093710493. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
470
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$50,856
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 170 109 $88
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated 114 78 $3
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 49 15 $355
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 31 29 $64
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated 29 19 $4
90966 Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) 25 16 $298
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 18 11 $295
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 17 13 $69
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 17 14 $124

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 92. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
716
Patients
126
Total drug cost
$45,164
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 132 39 $783
Furosemide Generic 120 33 $606
Lisinopril Generic 72 23 $834
Allopurinol Generic 60 17 $655
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 54 14 $199
Benazepril Hcl Generic 42 0 $579
Valsartan Generic 39 0 $973
Famotidine Generic 38 0 $337
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 31 0 $23,554
Chlorthalidone Generic 25 0 $468

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Winfield Word-Sims's medical specialty?
Dr. Winfield Word-Sims practices Nephrology Physician in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Winfield Word-Sims practice?
Dr. Winfield Word-Sims practices at 10 McDowell St, Asheville, NC 288014104. Office phone: 8282588545.
What is Dr. Winfield Word-Sims's NPI?
Dr. Winfield Word-Sims's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093710493, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Winfield Word-Sims accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Winfield Word-Sims accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Winfield Word-Sims commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated (HCPCS 81001); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.