Dr. William Louis Sims
General Surgery in Ketchikan, Alaska
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 35+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. William Louis Sims III, NP,MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Ketchikan, Alaska. He attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, Medwest Swain, Medwest Harris. Dr. William Louis Sims also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Harris Regional Hospital, Inc. Dr. William Louis Sims may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. William Louis Sims at 212 Carlanna Lake Rd 100 to request Dr. William Louis Sims the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
William Louis Sims III |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8820176944 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 35 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Nurse Practitioner (NP)
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A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has completed advanced coursework and clinical education beyond that required of the generalist registered nurse (RN) role.
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. William Louis Sims attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1989.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1073519203
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. William Louis Sims
Medical Licenses
Dr. William Louis Sims has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 35 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 9800390 | North Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Asheville, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Bryson City, North Carolina | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Sylva, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Harris Regional Hospital, Inc
| Harris Regional Hospital, Inc | 42 |
Practice Locations
212 Carlanna Lake Rd
100
Ketchikan, AK 99901-5642
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, February 20, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, April 12, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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