NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1043477649 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Rhonda Sims, M.D.
Psychiatry Physician in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 54,383 in Psychiatry Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
469
Medicare Part D claims · 91 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Rhonda Sims, M.D. filed 469 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Psychiatry Physician in Colorado Springs, Colorado, prescribing 93% generic.
- 469
- Part D claims, 2024
- 93%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥61st
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Rhonda Sims, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1043477649), first enumerated 05/21/2008.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 469 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
4 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1043477649 · Psychiatry Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1043477649
- ENUM-MID 2008
- TAX-MEGA 54K Psychiatry Physician
- RX-LIGHT 469
- BOOK-LIGHT 954 in Colorado
- PHOTO-ENUM Carolyn Rodriguez, M… · 2008
Rhonda Sims, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
469 ≥ 61st percentile 61% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Rhonda Sims, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 4 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Rhonda Sims, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
469 54% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1043477649 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/21/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Rhonda Sims, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
According to CMS billing records, Rhonda Sims, M.D. is affiliated with 4 Medicare-billing facilities across 4 states.
Altru Health System
Grand Forks, ND
Appalachian Regional Behavioral Healthcare Inc
Linville, NC
Augusta Medical Group
Fishersville, VA
Cth Physicians Clinic
Carson City, NV
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Rhonda Sims, M.D. - brand share 7.0%
Psychiatry Physician average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 469 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
469
Total Claims
$85K
Total Drug Cost
91
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 513
- Total Day Supply
- 12,899
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $70K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $15K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 54.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.56
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 70, 65-74: 13, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Rhonda Sims, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
46 claims
- Olanzapine
Olanzapine
35 claims
- Benztropine Mesylate
Benztropine Mesylate
23 claims
- Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium Er
23 claims
- Olanzapine Odt
Olanzapine Odt
19 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
19 claims
- Clozapine 16
Clozapine
16 claims
- Gabapentin 15
Gabapentin
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Buspirone Hcl | 46 |
| Olanzapine | 35 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 23 |
| Divalproex Sodium Er Divalproex Sodium | 23 |
| Olanzapine Odt Olanzapine | 19 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 19 |
| Clozapine | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 15 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 12 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Rhonda Sims, M.D. fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
54,383
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,010
Avg Claims per Provider
Rhonda Sims, M.D.'s 469 claims are below the specialty average of 1,010.
Nationwide Psychiatry Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Sims, both outside Colorado so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2008)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sims.
One of 954 Psychiatry Physician providers enrolled in Colorado, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Ari Aal
DO
Boulder, CO
Ellen Aal
PMHNP
Boulder, CO
Dr. Alec Aaronson
DO
Aurora, CO
Dr. Galia Abadi
M.D.
Parker, CO
Dr. Daniel Abrams
MD
Aurora, CO
Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rhonda Sims, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Rhonda Sims, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Rhonda Sims, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Rhonda Sims, M.D. wrote 469 Medicare Part D claims totaling $85K in drug costs for 91 beneficiaries.
Where is Rhonda Sims, M.D. located? ▼
Rhonda Sims, M.D. is located at 6915 TUTT BOULEVARD, Colorado Springs, CO, 80923. Phone: (719) 445-1292.
What is Rhonda Sims, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Rhonda Sims, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043477649, issued on 05/21/2008.
Does Rhonda Sims, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Rhonda Sims, M.D.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $70K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 54,383 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,010 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rhonda Sims, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Rhonda Sims, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Buspirone Hcl, Olanzapine, Benztropine Mesylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rhonda Sims, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Rhonda Sims, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 469 Part D claims and 91 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rhonda Sims, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Rhonda Sims, M.D.'s NPI is 1043477649 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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