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DR. ELSON TAN LIM MD
NPI 1144510389
Family Medicine in Devils Lake, ND

Active since April 08, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.99/100
CMS Quality Rating
1031 5TH STREET, DEVILS LAKE, ND 58208(701) 662-9670 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 10, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Elson Tan Lim Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ELSON TAN LIM MD (NPI 1144510389) is an individual family medicine provider in Devils Lake, North Dakota, licensed in North Dakota (11939) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Fargo, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144510389
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ELSON TAN LIMCredential: MD
Location Address1031 5TH STREETDevils Lake, ND 58208-3780
Mailing Address1031 5th Street, Po Box 13780Devils Lake, ND 58208-3780 · (701) 662-9670
Phone(701) 662-9670
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 10, 2011
✔ NPI 1144510389 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in ND · 11939✔ Licensed in IN · 01069427A
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
1031 5TH STREET, Devils Lake, ND 58208
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Elson Tan Lim Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5799958278
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111027000867
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Elson Lim reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Sanford Medical Center Fargo
118 mi
Rural Health
201 4TH AVE
Enderlin, ND 58027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • 1,464 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285666271 (701) 437-3320
Mchs Hospitals Inc
410 mi
Critical Access
1200 PORT ARTHUR RD
Ladysmith, WI 54848
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 2,476 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952890873 (715) 532-5561
Marshfield Clinic Inc
477 mi
Clinic/Center
1000 N OAK AVE
Marshfield, WI 54449
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 2,540 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952347981 (715) 387-5511

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
166 services97 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
107 services78 patients
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025
A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.
39 services36 patients
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated 81001
A manual urinalysis test with automated microscopic examination is a lab process that checks your urine for health indicators. It involves a machine scanning your sample to identify any abnormal elements, which can assist in diagnosing various conditions.
26 services17 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
24 services12 patients
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 99211
This service involves an outpatient visit for established patients who may not need direct interaction with a healthcare professional. It could include reviewing test results, monitoring existing conditions, or adjusting treatment plans. It's typically done remotely, ensuring your comfort and convenience.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

Acute Care Hospitals · Fargo, ND
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number350011
Location801 Broadway NorthFargo, ND 58122 · Cass County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chi St Alexius Health Devils Lake

Critical Access Hospitals · Devils Lake, ND
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number351333
Location1031 7th St NEDevils Lake, ND 58301 · Ramsey County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 58208 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$85.71 typical visit price
range $55.75 – $168.12
Typical copayment $21.42 (range $13.93 – $42.03)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.29 typical visit price
range $18.11 – $137.65
Typical copayment $24.57 (range $4.52 – $34.41)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

82.99/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality87.06
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.08

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
50%22 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
40%42 patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
54%37 patients3/55-star benchmark: 85%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
99%213 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%44 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
46%114 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
22%92 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
72%114 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
18%114 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
34%114 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Elson Lim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elson Lim is 1144510389. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2011.

Where is Elson Lim located?

Elson Lim practices at 1031 5th Street, Devils Lake, ND 58208. The listed phone number is (701) 662-9670.

What is Elson Lim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Elson Lim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elson Lim is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Elson Lim's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Elson Lim reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Sanford Medical Center Fargo (Enderlin, ND), Mchs Hospitals Inc (Ladysmith, WI) and Marshfield Clinic Inc (Marshfield, WI). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Elson Lim's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Elson Lim accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota list Elson Lim as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Elson Lim affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Elson Lim is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Fargo and Chi St Alexius Health Devils Lake.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elson Lim was last updated on August 10, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.