Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Clifford Sims, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Memphis, TN

  • NPI 1023170925
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 55 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1407 Union Ave Ste 901
Memphis, TN 381043672
(901) 526-8393
fax (901) 526-8331

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 1, 2018
Year of graduation
1971 — 55 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #MD10502
Medicaid
TN #3163225

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023170925. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
700
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$81,800
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 647 296 $117
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 42 42 $139
76516 Ultrasound scan to determine eye length 11 11 $43

In context: peer comparison

Among 23 peers in Memphis Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 352. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
869
Patients
322
Total drug cost
$84,977
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 358 122 $12,702
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 132 75 $1,941
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 67 27 $2,290
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 53 19 $28,939
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 53 25 $1,807
Ofloxacin Generic 38 28 $560
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 33 12 $19,885
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 28 0 $824
Ampicillin Trihydrate Generic 22 14 $313
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 21 0 $2,655

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Clifford Sims's medical specialty?
Dr. Clifford Sims practices Ophthalmology Physician in Memphis, TN.
Where does Dr. Clifford Sims practice?
Dr. Clifford Sims practices at 1407 Union Ave Ste 901, Memphis, TN 381043672. Office phone: 9015268393.
What is Dr. Clifford Sims's NPI?
Dr. Clifford Sims's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023170925, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Clifford Sims accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Clifford Sims accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Clifford Sims commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004); Ultrasound scan to determine eye length (HCPCS 76516). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.