Michael W Sims, MD
Michael W Sims is a Critical Care Medicine specialist based in Philadelphia, PA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
With over 28 years in internal medicine, Michael W Sims, MD is a long-established critical care medicine specialist in Philadelphia. He graduated from Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania in 1998 and has 28+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.49/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 49% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3918dNPPES updated 2015-09-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
39th & Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Pennsylvania.
MIPS Score
202385.49/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.9 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in PennsylvaniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better35%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-47.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
358
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
136
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,187
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $897k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 · 1998
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
28 years in practice
Experienced
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Taxonomy: 207RC0200X
Education & Training
Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1998)
Mailing address
3400 Spruce Street 3 Ravdin Building, Suite F, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Differs from practice location
Virtual Critical Care Medicine Care With Michael W Sims
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael W Sims for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Philadelphia 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 Michael W Sims
NPI records show Dr. Sims as active with telehealth listed in Philadelphia, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (215) 662-8767.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael W Sims
Practice Location
39th & Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Mailing Address
3400 Spruce Street 3 Ravdin Building, Suite F, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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