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Alan Y. Lim, MD

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At a glance

About Dr. Lim

Based in Sacramento, CA, Alan Y. Lim, MD is listed in the NPI registry under plastic and reconstructive surgery. Alan is also listed as specializing in plastic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Alan cared for 61 Medicare patients across 71 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. NPI 1609954346 identifies this record in the national registry.

Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.

Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 1979

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon GMedical Board of California
No. 44763CurrentExpires Apr 2027Since 1981
NPINational Provider Identifier
1609954346Issued 2006

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentSometimes (reported per claim)
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Lim?

Dr. Lim is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Sacramento, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Lim's address?

Dr. Lim is listed at 1020 29Th St Suite 600, Sacramento, CA 95816. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lim?

The number on file is (916) 733-9588. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Lim's NPI number?

Dr. Lim's National Provider Identifier is 1609954346. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

Where did Dr. Lim train?

Dr. Lim attended Other, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Lim been practicing?

Dr. Lim has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What procedures does Dr. Lim perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lim the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Lim confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lim. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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