Scott C Sims, M.D.

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Scott C Sims is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Bowling Green, KY with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(270) 843-5114Bowling Green, KY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Scott C Sims, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 45+ years, working in group practice. He has been in practice for 45+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).

1 of 34 Internal Medicine providers in KYSee all Internal Medicine in Bowling Green45+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1171dNPPES updated 2023-03-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure

Contact & Location

Practice Location

720 E 2nd Ave Suite #203, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1778

Fax: (270) 745-1230
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

200

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

100

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

321

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $40k

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 Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
75%

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

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Chronic Kidney Disease
75%

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

Diabetes
67%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Heart Failure
48%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Ischemic Heart Disease
47%

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

Arthritis
44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

COPD
31%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$307 received from industry

5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Scott C Sims's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.65 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Mar 8, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 45 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

720 E 2nd Ave Suite 203, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1778

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Scott C Sims

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Scott C Sims for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Bowling Green 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 Scott C Sims

NPI records show Dr. Sims as active with telehealth listed in Bowling Green, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (270) 843-5114.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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