Elaine Lim
NPI 1982267290 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Walnut Creek, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elaine Lim is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Walnut Creek, CA (NPI 1982267290).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982267290
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA56935 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 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
2,474 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,127 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 326 | $98 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 289 | $50 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 196 | $96 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 196 | $130 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 49 | 34 |
| Ketoconazole | 46 | 34 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 27 | 19 |
| Fluocinonide | 24 | 21 |
| Fluorouracil | 23 | 20 |
| Mupirocin | 23 | 20 |
| Metronidazole | 21 | 13 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 18 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,043 across 42 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
- 2019-04-22
- Last updated
- 2023-01-19
- Certified
- 2023-01-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elaine Lim's NPI number?
- Elaine Lim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982267290, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elaine Lim's specialty?
- Elaine Lim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Elaine Lim located?
- Elaine Lim's practice location on file with NPPES is 355 Lennon Ln Ste 255, Walnut Creek, CA 94598.
- What is Elaine Lim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elaine Lim is (925) 932-7704.
- Does Elaine Lim accept Medicare?
- Elaine Lim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elaine Lim's NPI active?
- Yes — Elaine Lim's NPI (1982267290) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.