Dr Hewatt M Sims, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Douglas, GA

Dr Hewatt M Sims, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine" physician in Douglas, Georgia. He went to Mercer University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Orthopedic Surgeons Of Georgia Llc and his current practice location is 100 Doctors Dr Ste F, Douglas, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (912) 383-6575.

Dr Hewatt M Sims is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 048965) 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 1386653061.

Contact Information

Dr Hewatt M Sims, MD
100 Doctors Dr Ste F,
Douglas, GA 31533-2211
(912) 383-6575
(912) 383-6476

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Hewatt M Sims
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience27 Years
Location100 Doctors Dr Ste F, Douglas, Georgia
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 Hewatt M Sims attended and graduated from Mercer University School Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386653061
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/13/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294770061
  • Enrollment ID: I20050622000665

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Hewatt M Sims such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386653061NPI-NPPES
048965OtherGAMEDICAL LICENSE
368937772CMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0117XOrthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine 048965 (Georgia)Primary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 048965 (Georgia)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Home HealthTifton, GAHome health agency
Coffee Regional Medical Center, IncDouglas, GAHospital
Tift Regional Medical CenterTifton, GAHospital
Mayo Clinic Health System In WaycrossWaycross, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthopedic Surgeons Of Georgia Llc55979394218

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 Hewatt M Sims allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthopedic Surgeons Of Georgia Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427337294
PECOS PAC ID: 5597939421
Enrollment ID: O20111110000769

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 Hewatt M Sims 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 Hewatt M Sims, MD
100 Doctors Dr, Ste I,
Douglas, GA 31533

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Dr Hewatt M Sims, MD
100 Doctors Dr Ste F,
Douglas, GA 31533-2211

Ph: (912) 383-6575

Reviews and Comments


Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Douglas, GA

Dr. Kenneth P Depersio, MD
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Phone: 912-383-6575    Fax: 912-383-6476
Dr. Laura L Tharp, M.D.
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Dr. Stephen John Augustine, D.O.
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Joshua Landon Vickers,
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Doctors Dr Ste I, Douglas, GA 31533
Phone: 912-383-6575    Fax: 912-383-6476
Dr. W Eric Macleod, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 100 Doctors Drive, Suite 101, Douglas, GA 31533
Phone: 912-383-6575    Fax: 912-383-6476
Dr. James William Barber, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 110 Shirley Avenue, Douglas, GA 31533
Phone: 912-383-9789    Fax: 912-383-9435

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