DR. JAMES Y. LIM M.D.
Prescription History 1326167883
Family Medicine in Irwin, PA
What does Dr. Lim prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lim wrote 1,743 Medicare prescriptions for 61 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 119 prescriptions for 36 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Lim prescribes.
Medications 61 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 119 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (217). Medicare paid $6.98 per fill, versus $12.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 101 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $7.52 per fill, versus $13.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 94 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $12.51 per fill, versus $14.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 76 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (175). Medicare paid $9.20 per fill, versus $10.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 63 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 41% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $3.60 per fill, versus $6.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 57 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $5.90 per fill, versus $8.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 56 prescriptions for Furosemide, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $2.99 per fill, versus $4.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 55 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $11.09 per fill, versus $15.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 52 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 38% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $5.53 per fill, versus $7.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 43 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $52.16 per fill, versus $123.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 42 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $1,030.22 per fill, versus $1,230.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 39 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $27.68 per fill, versus $32.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 38 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 72% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $5.61 per fill, versus $13.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 37 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $12.51 per fill, versus $17.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 33 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 29% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $8.63 per fill, versus $11.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 30 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $12.65 per fill, versus $14.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 29 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $6.30 per fill, versus $17.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 29 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $6.75 per fill, versus $13.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 29 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 26% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $8.63 per fill, versus $12.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 29 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $8.35 per fill, versus $22.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 28 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $4.03 per fill, versus $13.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 26 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 33% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $4.61 per fill, versus $4.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 25 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 41% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $767.55 per fill, versus $791.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 24 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 39% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $23.21 per fill, versus $23.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 24 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 28% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $9.39 per fill, versus $9.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 23 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $5.76 per fill, versus $7.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 22 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 41% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $15.50 per fill, versus $14.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 22 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $6.06 per fill, versus $8.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 21 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about 87% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $14.78 per fill, versus $21.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 19 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 28% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $7.31 per fill, versus $12.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 19 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $7.38 per fill, versus $11.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 19 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $8.19 per fill, versus $9.54 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Buprenorphine is used to treat opioid use disorder.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 19 prescriptions for Sublocade, about 75% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $2,019.04 per fill, versus $2,002.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 18 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 27% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $1.39 per fill, versus $5.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 18 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 17% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (104). Medicare paid $935.95 per fill, versus $796.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 18 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $2.40 per fill, versus $13.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Buprenorphine is used to treat opioid use disorder.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 17 prescriptions for Brixadi, about 89% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $1,156.80 per fill, versus $1,524.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 17 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 28% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $1.07 per fill, versus $13.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 17 prescriptions for Valsartan, about 39% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $15.43 per fill, versus $31.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 16 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 39% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $9.98 per fill, versus $25.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 16 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 26% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $7.21 per fill, versus $16.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 16 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 24% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $1.43 per fill, versus $15.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 16 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $9.14 per fill, versus $14.62 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 15 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 29% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $6.99 per fill, versus $11.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 15 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 23% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $3.81 per fill, versus $9.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 15 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $14.32 per fill, versus $16.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 15 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 25% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $18.96 per fill, versus $13.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 14 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $4.52 per fill, versus $7.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 14 prescriptions for Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $13.38 per fill, versus $13.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 13 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 10% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $9.36 per fill, versus $16.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 13 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 16% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $10.21 per fill, versus $10.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 13 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 27% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $9.01 per fill, versus $8.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 13 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 31% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $5.70 per fill, versus $5.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 12 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 23% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $3.05 per fill, versus $4.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 12 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 32% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $5.21 per fill, versus $6.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 12 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 32% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $4.61 per fill, versus $13.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat alcohol abuse.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 12 prescriptions for Vivitrol, about 73% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $1,567.42 per fill, versus $1,608.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Buprenorphine is used to treat opioid use disorder.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 11 prescriptions for Buprenorphine Hcl, about 28% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $9.31 per fill, versus $40.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Oxybutynin is used to treat certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 11 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride, about 41% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $11.84 per fill, versus $14.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 11 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $6.29 per fill, versus $16.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 11 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 20% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $2.90 per fill, versus $6.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Lim’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lim prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lim's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (119), Pantoprazole Sodium (101) and Gabapentin (94).
How does Dr. Lim's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 61 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lim prescribes 6 about as often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber and 55 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lim prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Pennsylvania prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
