Esther Yim, MD
NPI 1972896769 · Surgery Physician · Smithfield, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Esther Yim, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Smithfield, NC (NPI 1972896769).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972896769
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2017-00800 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 57 | 54 |
| Ibuprofen | 47 | 34 |
| Hydrocortisone | 15 | — |
| Metronidazole | 14 | 12 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 13 | 13 |
| Neomycin Sulfate | 13 | 12 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 13 | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-05-26
- Last updated
- 2021-12-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Esther Yim's NPI number?
- Esther Yim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972896769, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Esther Yim's specialty?
- Esther Yim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Esther Yim located?
- Esther Yim's practice location on file with NPPES is 131 E Market St, Smithfield, NC 27577-3915.
- What is Esther Yim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Esther Yim is (919) 934-5441.
- Does Esther Yim accept Medicare?
- Esther Yim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Esther Yim's NPI active?
- Yes — Esther Yim's NPI (1972896769) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.