2026 NPPES data Medical Oncology Physician NPI 1851597108 MD
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KIAN LIM, MD

Medical Oncology Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. 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 · 91 beneficiaries · Medical Oncology Physician avg: 689
MIPS score
79.292/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: KIAN LIM, MD is a Medical Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 91 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.292/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: KIAN LIM, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.292 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,009 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KIAN LIM, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KIAN LIM, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/25/2007

NPI 1851597108

Primary specialty

Medical Oncology Physician

Niche

3,792 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,009 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 689

MIPS final score

79.292/100 3.8079999999999927% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Medical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Medical Oncology Physician share within Missouri

1. Medical Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Oncology Physician share within Missouri

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KIAN LIM, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Oncology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.292/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Oncology Physician) — 79.292/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Medical Oncology Physician) — 79.292/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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KIAN LIM, MD is a Medical Oncology Physician provider practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1851597108. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KIAN LIM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 10 BARNES WEST DR, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63141, with a listed phone of (800) 647-2098. NPI 1851597108 was issued on 06/25/2007. 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 1,009 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 91 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $392K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.2%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 79.292/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 71.46, Cost 59.5132), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,792 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 689 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

10 BARNES WEST DR
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141

Provider Details

NPI 1851597108
Specialty Medical Oncology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/25/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

79.292
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
71.46
Quality
59.5132
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KIAN LIM, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
SAINT LOUIS, MO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,009
Total Claims
$392K
Total Drug Cost
91
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,292
Total Day Supply
32,474
Generic Drug Cost
$106K
Opioid Claims
83 (8.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
70

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.54
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prochlorperazine Maleate
68
Creon
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
66
Gabapentin
66
Omeprazole
43
Ondansetron Hcl
43
Diphenoxylate-Atropine
Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine
36
Eliquis
Apixaban
31
Furosemide
31
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
31
Oxycodone Hcl
30

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

Medical Oncology Physician Overview

How KIAN LIM, MD fits within the Medical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

3,792
Medical Oncology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Medical Oncology Physician
689
Avg Claims per Provider

KIAN LIM, MD's 1,009 claims are above the specialty average of 689.

Nearby Medical Oncology Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Medical Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIAN LIM, MD's specialty?
KIAN LIM, MD specializes in Medical Oncology Physician and practices in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does KIAN LIM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KIAN LIM, MD wrote 1,009 Medicare Part D claims totaling $392K in drug costs for 91 beneficiaries.
What is KIAN LIM, MD's Medicare quality score?
KIAN LIM, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.292/100 (Quality: 71.46, Cost: 59.5132). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KIAN LIM, MD located?
KIAN LIM, MD is located at 10 BARNES WEST DR, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63141. Phone: (800) 647-2098.
What is KIAN LIM, MD's NPI number?
KIAN LIM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851597108, issued on 06/25/2007.
Does KIAN LIM, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KIAN LIM, MD had 83 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.2%.
How many Medical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,792 Medical Oncology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Medical Oncology Physician provider writes 689 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KIAN LIM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KIAN LIM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prochlorperazine Maleate, Creon, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KIAN LIM, MD accept Medicare?
KIAN LIM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,009 Part D claims and 91 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KIAN LIM, MD's credentials?
KIAN LIM, MD's NPI is 1851597108 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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

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