2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1699781138 M.D.
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MICHAEL LIM, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in CARLSBAD, New Mexico. 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
564
Medicare Part D claims · 115 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL LIM, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CARLSBAD, New Mexico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 564 claims across 115 beneficiaries — 43% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MICHAEL LIM, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 564 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)

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

MICHAEL LIM, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/01/2006

NPI 1699781138

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

564 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within New Mexico

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within New Mexico

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL LIM, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 0/100 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.

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).

MICHAEL LIM, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in CARLSBAD, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1699781138. 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.

MICHAEL LIM, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2402 W PIERCE ST, CARLSBAD, NM, 88220, with a listed phone of (575) 887-5325. NPI 1699781138 was issued on 08/01/2006. 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 564 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 115 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $90K in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% generic by claim count. 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 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

2402 W PIERCE ST
CARLSBAD, NM 88220

Provider Details

NPI 1699781138
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/01/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

MICHAEL LIM, M.D. — brand share 43.0%
Specialty average (est.)

43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 564 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

564
Total Claims
$90K
Total Drug Cost
115
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
859
Total Day Supply
23,509
Brand vs Generic
43% brand / 57% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$74K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
66% female / 34% 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
Latanoprost
127
Timolol Maleate
101
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
53
Dorzolamide Hcl
46
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
44
Rocklatan
Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost
32
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
29
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
29
Brimonidine Tartrate
16
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
13

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How MICHAEL LIM, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL LIM, M.D.'s 564 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in New Mexico

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

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL LIM, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHAEL LIM, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in CARLSBAD, New Mexico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHAEL LIM, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL LIM, M.D. wrote 564 Medicare Part D claims totaling $90K in drug costs for 115 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL LIM, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL LIM, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL LIM, M.D. located?
MICHAEL LIM, M.D. is located at 2402 W PIERCE ST, CARLSBAD, NM, 88220. Phone: (575) 887-5325.
What is MICHAEL LIM, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL LIM, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699781138, issued on 08/01/2006.
Does MICHAEL LIM, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL LIM, M.D.'s prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $74K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL LIM, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL LIM, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Tobramycin-Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL LIM, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL LIM, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 564 Part D claims and 115 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL LIM, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHAEL LIM, M.D.'s NPI is 1699781138 with credentials M.D.. 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.

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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