Dr. Clifford William Sims
Dr. Clifford W. Sims
Last updated: May 1, 2018

Dr. Clifford W. Sims

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 50 years
  • Graduated from: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1971
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1023170925

Dr. Clifford W. Sims MD

Ophthalmologist

He is located at 1407 Union Avenue Suite 901 in Memphis, TN 38104. Can help patients with the following: Astigmatism, Double Vision, Dry Eyes, Macular Degeneration, Optic Neuritis, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023170925. Appointment can be made via the phone number (901) 526-8393. He is affiliated with 1 practices.

Conditions treated

Dr. Clifford William Sims, being an ophthalmologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Clifford W. Sims.

  • Astigmatism
  • Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
  • Blepharitis
  • Blindness
  • Cataracts
  • Chalazion
  • Color Blindness
  • Corneal Disease
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Crossed Eyes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Double Vision
  • Dry Eyes
  • Esotropia
  • Exotropia
  • Eye Floaters
  • Eye Strain
  • Farsightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Herpes of the Eye
  • Hypertropia
  • Keratitis
  • Keratoconus
  • LASIK
  • Lazy Eye
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Nearsightedness
  • Oculomotor Dysfunction
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Pink Eye
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
  • Scleritis
  • Sty
  • Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
  • Tunnel Vision
  • Usher Syndrome
  • Uveitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. Clifford W. Sims

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Clifford W. Sims as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 12 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Clifford W. Sims is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Clifford W. Sims is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Ophthalmology .

Bills through: Clifford W Sims Md Pc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Studies

MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1971

Affiliated practices

Clifford W Sims MD
1407 Union Avenue
Memphis, 38104 TN
(901) 526-8393

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Clifford William Sims accept patients with UnitedHealthcare?

Yes, Dr. Clifford William Sims is listed in-network for UnitedHealthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Clifford William Sims treat?

Dr. Clifford William Sims provides treatment for Astigmatism, Double Vision, Dry Eyes, Macular Degeneration, Optic Neuritis, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Clifford William Sims?

Dr. Clifford William Sims's office is located at 1407 Union Avenue Suite 901 in Memphis, TN 38104.

Does Dr. Clifford William Sims have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Clifford William Sims is affiliated with Clifford W Sims MD.