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2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1710919295 MD
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Specialist in Nashville, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,658 in Specialist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
582
Medicare Part D claims · 112 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.1K
58 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Noel Lim, MD filed 582 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in Nashville, Tennessee, prescribing 89% generic.
- 582
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- $1.1K
- 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.
Noel Lim, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
582 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
What does the federal data show about Noel Lim, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
582 61% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Noel Lim, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN, 37232, with a listed phone of (615) 322-3000. NPI 1710919295 was issued on 07/07/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 582 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 112 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $106K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count.
Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1710919295 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/07/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Noel 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.
Mid Tennessee Neurology Associates,plc
Hermitage, TN
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Noel Lim, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.1K
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Noel Lim, MD - brand share 11.0%
Specialist average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 582 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.
582
Total Claims
$106K
Total Drug Cost
112
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,117
- Total Day Supply
- 32,942
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $78K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $29K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.01
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 17, 65-74: 40, 75-84: 31, 85+: 24
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Noel Lim, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
65 claims
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
45 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
35 claims
- Briviact
Briviact
31 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
30 claims
- Carbidopa-Levodopa 24
Carbidopa-Levodopa
24 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate 21
Escitalopram Oxalate
21 claims
- Lorazepam 20
Lorazepam
20 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 65 |
| Levetiracetam | 45 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 35 |
| Briviact Brivaracetam | 31 |
| Pregabalin | 30 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 24 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 21 |
| Lorazepam | 20 |
| Baclofen | 17 |
| Clobazam | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Noel Lim, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider
Noel Lim, MD's 582 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lim.
Dr. Salim Abdun
PT
Cordova, TN
Dr. Colleen Able
PT
Memphis, TN
Dr. Ali Abualhayjaa
MD
Jackson, TN
Dr. John Adams
M.D.
Knoxville, TN
Dr. Thomas Adkins
M.D.
Nashville, TN
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Noel Lim, MD's specialty? ▼
Noel Lim, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in Nashville, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does Noel Lim, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Noel Lim, MD wrote 582 Medicare Part D claims totaling $106K in drug costs for 112 beneficiaries.
Where is Noel Lim, MD located? ▼
Noel Lim, MD is located at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN, 37232. Phone: (615) 322-3000.
What is Noel Lim, MD's NPI number? ▼
Noel Lim, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710919295, issued on 07/07/2006.
Does Noel Lim, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Noel Lim, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $78K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Noel Lim, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Noel Lim, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lamotrigine, Levetiracetam, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Noel Lim, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Noel Lim, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 582 Part D claims and 112 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Noel Lim, MD's credentials? ▼
Noel Lim, MD's NPI is 1710919295 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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