Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Walter Sims, PA-C
Physician Assistant · Dermatology Physician · Nashville, TN
- NPI 1235103490
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 72.2 / 100 · 2023
- 24 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2301 21St Ave S
Nashville, TN 372124908
(615) 327-9797
fax (615) 613-0329
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 26, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363A00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #678
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235103490. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,901
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$166,547
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 1,599 | 291 | $5 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 573 | 469 | $71 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 489 | 390 | $38 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 377 | 311 | $70 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 206 | 188 | $88 | |
11103 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | 196 | 121 | $39 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 149 | 126 | $98 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 76 | 76 | $88 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 51 | 50 | $43 | |
17004 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | 35 | 30 | $131 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 167 peers in Nashville Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 64. This provider delivers 61× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$3,573
Transactions
174
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 26 | $572.70 | |
| Leo Pharma INC. | 27 | $544.98 | |
| Dermavant Sciences, INC. | 21 | $430.02 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | 14 | $266.71 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 13 | $254.79 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 9 | $251.92 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 14 | $199.41 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 7 | $199.18 | |
| Amgen INC. | 10 | $174.84 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 11 | $159.09 | |
| Ucb, INC. | 5 | $138.49 | |
| Incyte Corporation | 7 | $128.19 | |
| Galderma Laboratories, L.P. | 5 | $80.02 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 3 | $78.29 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 2 | $44.99 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
618
Patients
442
Total drug cost
$74,148
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 155 | 132 | $1,527 |
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 149 | 92 | $3,069 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 82 | 49 | $2,117 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | Generic | 78 | 41 | $4,973 |
| Fluorouracil | Generic | 74 | 71 | $6,927 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 33 | 32 | $274 |
| Fluocinonide | Generic | 19 | 14 | $1,030 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | Generic | 16 | 11 | $547 |
| Otezla (Apremilast) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $53,684 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Walter Sims's medical specialty?
Dr. Walter Sims practices Physician Assistant in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Walter Sims practice?
Dr. Walter Sims practices at 2301 21St Ave S, Nashville, TN 372124908. Office phone: 6153279797.
What is Dr. Walter Sims's NPI?
Dr. Walter Sims's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235103490, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Walter Sims accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Walter Sims accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Walter Sims commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.