2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1831172162 MD
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ANDREW LIM, MD

Family Medicine Physician in METHUEN, Massachusetts. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 215 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Industry payments
$138.81
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ANDREW LIM, MD filed 1,374 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in METHUEN, Massachusetts.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
$138.81
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ANDREW LIM, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,374 Top 21% higher than 79% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ANDREW LIM, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ANDREW LIM, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/21/2005

NPI 1831172162

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,374 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ANDREW LIM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 60 EAST STREET, METHUEN, MA, 01844, with a listed phone of (978) 689-0869. NPI 1831172162 was issued on 11/21/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LIM most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,374 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 215 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $135K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

60 EAST STREET
METHUEN, MA 01844

Provider Details

NPI 1831172162
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/21/2005

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ANDREW LIM, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$139

Largest payer

Dexcom, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ANDREW LIM, MD. To verify ANDREW LIM, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,374
Total Claims
$135K
Total Drug Cost
215
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,100
Total Day Supply
92,051
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Opioid Claims
13 (0.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 54, 65-74: 105, 75-84: 36, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ANDREW LIM, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
94
Omeprazole
56
Hydrochlorothiazide
54
Amlodipine Besylate
48
Losartan Potassium
47
Simvastatin
46
Metoprolol Succinate
44
Metformin Hcl
35
Gabapentin
33
Eliquis
Apixaban
27

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How ANDREW LIM, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

ANDREW LIM, MD's 1,374 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Massachusetts

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LIM.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANDREW LIM, MD's specialty?
ANDREW LIM, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in METHUEN, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does ANDREW LIM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANDREW LIM, MD wrote 1,374 Medicare Part D claims totaling $135K in drug costs for 215 beneficiaries.
Where is ANDREW LIM, MD located?
ANDREW LIM, MD is located at 60 EAST STREET, METHUEN, MA, 01844. Phone: (978) 689-0869.
What is ANDREW LIM, MD's NPI number?
ANDREW LIM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831172162, issued on 11/21/2005.
Does ANDREW LIM, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ANDREW LIM, MD had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANDREW LIM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANDREW LIM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole, Hydrochlorothiazide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANDREW LIM, MD accept Medicare?
ANDREW LIM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,374 Part D claims and 215 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANDREW LIM, MD's credentials?
ANDREW LIM, MD's NPI is 1831172162 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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