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CHARLES K. LIM MD
NPI 1235217886
Orthopaedic Surgery in Redwood City, CA

Active since November 01, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1150 VETERANS BLVD, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063(650) 299-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 8, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Charles K. Lim Md NPPES

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

CHARLES K. LIM MD (NPI 1235217886) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Redwood City, California, licensed in California (A78313) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235217886
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameCHARLES K. LIMCredential: MD
Location Address1150 VETERANS BLVDRedwood City, CA 94063-2037
Mailing Address1800 Harrison St Fl 7Oakland, CA 94612-3466 · (510) 625-6262
Phone(650) 299-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 8, 2021
✔ NPI 1235217886 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A78313
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
1150 VETERANS BLVD, Redwood City, CA 94063
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00A783130CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Charles K. Lim Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Charles Lim reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Permanente Medical Group Inc
Same address
Internal Medicine
1190 VETERANS BLVD
Redwood City, CA 94063
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 20,078 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639252604 (650) 299-2000

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94063 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
$104.51 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $26.12 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

PATRICIA KO PHARMD
Pharmacist
1150 VETERANS BLVD
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063
San Mateo County (650) 299-3004
BRIAN A. ROLING DPM
Podiatrist
1150 VETERANS BLVD
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063
San Mateo County (650) 299-2000
AMY E. TRAUM MD
Hospitalist
1150 VETERANS BLVD
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063
San Mateo County (650) 299-2000
DOROTHY D. NGUYEN MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1150 VETERANS BLVD
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063
San Mateo County (650) 299-2588
DR. DANNY S LEE PHARM.D.
Pharmacist
1150 VETERANS BLVD
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063
San Mateo County (650) 299-3567
ANAGHA V JAIN MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1150 VETERANS BLVD, NEPHROLOGY DEPT
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063
San Mateo County (650) 299-4107
ARLENE MCCARTHY
Physical Therapist
1150 VETERANS BLVD
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063
San Mateo County (650) 299-4059
PADMAVATHI SAINATH MD
Hospitalist
1150 VETERANS BLVD
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063
San Mateo County (650) 299-2000

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 Charles Lim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Lim is 1235217886. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 1, 2006.

Where is Charles Lim located?

Charles Lim practices at 1150 Veterans Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94063. The listed phone number is (650) 299-2000.

What is Charles Lim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Charles Lim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Lim is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Charles Lim's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Lim reassigns Medicare benefits to Permanente Medical Group Inc (Redwood City, CA). The 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 Charles Lim's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Lim was last updated on December 8, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.