Ruth Lim, MD
NPI 1215937297 · Internal Medicine Physician · Huron, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Lim, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Huron, SD (NPI 1215937297).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215937297
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4912 (SD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
74 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 30 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 24 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 20 | $13 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$13 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Simvastatin | 47 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 46 |
| Omeprazole | 40 |
| Furosemide | 38 |
| Lisinopril | 27 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 26 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 25 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$29 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-29
- Last updated
- 2017-03-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Lim's NPI number?
- Ruth Lim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215937297, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Lim's specialty?
- Ruth Lim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruth Lim located?
- Ruth Lim's practice location on file with NPPES is 100018th St Sw, Huron, SD 57350.
- What is Ruth Lim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Lim is (605) 554-1015.
- Does Ruth Lim accept Medicare?
- Ruth Lim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Lim's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Lim's NPI (1215937297) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.