Katy Sims, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Katy Sims is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Chapel Hill, NC with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NC can see Katy Sims, MD in person in Chapel Hill or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine graduate since 2016, she brings 10+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
Unc Psychiatry Residency Program Cb# 7160, G0204 Neurosciences Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-0001
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.3%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
72
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
23
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
155
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $9k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and ADHD.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-35%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-35%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
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.
Graduated medical school · 2016
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
10 years in practice
Established
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 2016)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Katy Sims
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Katy Sims for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, ADHD consultations — no travel to Chapel Hill 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 Katy Sims
NPI records show Dr. Sims as active with telehealth listed in Chapel Hill, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (984) 974-2194.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Katy Sims
Practice Location
Unc Psychiatry Residency Program Cb# 7160, G0204 Neurosciences Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-0001
Mailing Address
Unc Psychiatry Residency Program Cb# 7160, G0204 Neurosciences Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-0001
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