Dr Douglas Lee Sims Jr, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in Riverdale Park, MD

Dr Douglas Lee Sims Jr, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in Riverdale Park, Maryland. He went to Life Chiropractic College and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. His current practice location is 5600 Rivertech Ct Ste G, Riverdale Park, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (301) 853-7467.

Dr Douglas Lee Sims Jr is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number S02036) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1245301720.

Contact Information

Dr Douglas Lee Sims Jr, DC
5600 Rivertech Ct Ste G,
Riverdale Park, MD 20737-1354
(301) 853-7467
(301) 853-7040

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Douglas Lee Sims Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience23 Years
Location5600 Rivertech Ct Ste G, Riverdale Park, Maryland
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Douglas Lee Sims Jr attended and graduated from Life Chiropractic College in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245301720
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/20/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436117116
  • Enrollment ID: I20120823000232

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Douglas Lee Sims Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245301720NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor S02036 (Maryland)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Douglas Lee Sims Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSims Chiropractic Center
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902169337
PECOS PAC ID: 3779730940
Enrollment ID: O20120822000522

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Douglas Lee Sims Jr is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Douglas Lee Sims Jr, DC
5600 Rivertech Ct Ste G,
Riverdale Park, MD 20737-1354

Ph: (301) 853-7467
Dr Douglas Lee Sims Jr, DC
5600 Rivertech Ct Ste G,
Riverdale Park, MD 20737-1354

Ph: (301) 853-7467

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Chiropractor in Riverdale Park, MD

Dr. Monique Julien, DC
Chiropractor
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5600 Rivertech Ct Ste G, Riverdale Park, MD 20737
Phone: 301-853-7467    

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