Christopher E Sims, M.D

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Christopher E Sims is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Seattle, WA with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(206) 520-5000Seattle, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Christopher E Sims, M.D practices as part of a group rheumatologist practice in Seattle, WA. Trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (class of 1984), he has been practicing for over 42 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 96 Internal Medicine providers in WASee all Internal Medicine in Seattle42+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2336dNPPES updated 2019-12-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1959 Ne Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195-7584

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

59

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

45

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

273

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $232k

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
69%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
61%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
61%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Mood Disorders
36%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
32%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Chronic Kidney Disease
31%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Diabetes
29%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Ischemic Heart Disease
27%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1984

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Dec 30, 2019

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 42 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Education & Training

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Class of 1984)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 50095, Seattle, WA 98145-5095

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Christopher E Sims

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher E Sims for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Seattle required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christopher E Sims

NPI records show Dr. Sims as active with telehealth listed in Seattle, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 520-5000.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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