Dr. Michael Sims, MD
35 International DR, Greenville, SC 29615 • +1-508-555-7488
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1998)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Greenville Percentiles
NPI #1508278243 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Anchored in Greenville, SC 29615, Dr. Michael Sims, MD (NPI 1508278243) logged 2,916 annual procedures (mid-cohort balanced caseload (54.84th Greenville percentile), 39.51th SC percentile, -0.36σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 117 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Sims (averaging 9.0 services per beneficiary), 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation) represents 17% of tracked volume (504 encounters), paired with 20610 (378x).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Sims (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 17-minute average reception wait, and a 4.53/5 modern protocol openness score across 3 patient logs.
From 35 International DR in Greenville (+1-508-555-7488), Dr. Sims, MD (28-year clinical track record) delivers 117 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Greenville, SC Orthopedic Surgery peers
2,916 annual services across 324 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from SC Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 504 | 54.84th | $75 – $103 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 378 | 52.84th | $80 – $109 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 266 | 51.84th | $45 – $61 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 154 | 50.84th | $107 – $147 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 98 | 51.84th | $691 – $947 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (117 HCPCS billing breadth) | 1,516 | 54.84th | $84 – $122 |
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Dr. Michael Sims, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sims National Provider Identifier | NPI #1508278243 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (29615) |
| Dr. Sims Greenville CMS Volume Rank | 54.84th Pct (2,916 CMS svcs; Z -0.365σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (SC Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Greenville, SC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 3 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.70/5 Listening • 4.53/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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