Dr. Lewis J. Sims
General Practice in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 53+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Lewis J. Sims, DO, is a General Practice specialist in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1971, having over 53 years of diverse experience, especially in General Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street, Schuylkill Medical Center - East Norwegian Street. Dr. Lewis J. Sims accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (570) 366-1171 to request Dr. Lewis J. Sims the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Lewis J. Sims |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
5698816643 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- General Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 53 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Lewis J. Sims attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1971.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1396731816
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
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. Lewis J. Sims
Medical Licenses
Dr. Lewis J. Sims has been primarily specialized in General Practice for over 53 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
| OS002872L | Pennsylvania |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Pottsville, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Pottsville, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Practice Locations
211 W Market St
Orwigsburg, PA 17961-1809
Phone: (570) 366-1171
Fax: (570) 366-0550
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
Friday, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, December 8, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
Update Data guide.
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