Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Sims, M.D.
Specialist (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Amarillo, TX
- NPI 1609818855
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 45.5 / 100 · 2023
- 37 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1100 S Coulter St
Amarillo, TX 791061836
(806) 468-9700
fax (806) 468-9771
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 7, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 174400000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #H8406
- Medicaid
- TX #089905602
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609818855. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,160
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$97,246
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
97110 |
Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | 303 | 21 | $24 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 131 | 94 | $53 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 105 | 95 | $84 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 81 | 55 | $6 | |
73140 |
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | 74 | 62 | $36 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 60 | 60 | $123 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 43 | 43 | $105 | |
20550 |
Injection into tendon or ligament | 40 | 28 | $53 | |
73130 |
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 40 | 30 | $35 | |
73110 |
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 31 | 27 | $39 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Amarillo Specialist, average services per provider: 89. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$5,681
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 3 | $5,643.99 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales INC. | 1 | $19.40 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $17.44 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
126
Patients
102
Total drug cost
$1,154
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 72 | 53 | $437 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 27 | 23 | $232 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 27 | 26 | $485 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Sims's medical specialty?
Dr. John Sims practices Specialist in Amarillo, TX.
Where does Dr. John Sims practice?
Dr. John Sims practices at 1100 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 791061836. Office phone: 8064689700.
What is Dr. John Sims's NPI?
Dr. John Sims's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609818855, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Sims accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Sims accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Sims commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.