DR. ESTHER H LIM M.D.
NPI 1578579769
Nuclear Medicine - Nuclear Imaging & Therapy in Philadelphia, PA

NPI Status: Active since July 31, 2006

Contact Information

3900 WOODLAND AVE
NUCLEAR MEDICINE, PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER #115
PHILADELPHIA, PA
ZIP 19104
Phone: (215) 823-4644
Fax: (215) 823-4312

Get Directions Write a Review

  • Individual
  • Female
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Nuclear Imaging & Therapy

About ESTHER LIM

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Esther Lim, a provider established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Nuclear Medicine, focusing in nuclear imaging & therapy . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1578579769 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207UN0902X with license number 4301076986 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.

NPI
1578579769
Provider Name
DR. ESTHER H LIM M.D.
Other Name
MS. HAE KANG LIM
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3900 WOODLAND AVE NUCLEAR MEDICINE, PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER #115 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Location Phone
(215) 823-4644
Location Fax
(215) 823-4312
Mailing Address
1420 LOCUST ST APT 11J PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
Mailing Phone
(972) 207-0803
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
07-31-2006
Last Update Date
04-09-2009
Code Navigator

Location Map

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Nuclear Medicine Nuclear Imaging & Therapy

Taxonomy Code
207UN0902X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
4301076986
License State
MI
Taxonomy Description
A nuclear medicine physician who specializes in nuclear imaging and therapy.

Reviews for DR. ESTHER H LIM M.D.

There are currently no reviews for this provider. Be the first person to share your experience with this provider by filling out our review form. Your insights are appreciated and will help others make informed decisions.

NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1578579769, we treat the final digit (9) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
9
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 9 → 18 → 9 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 71

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 71 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1578579769.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3900 WOODLAND AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Internal Medicine
3900 WOODLAND AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
3900 WOODLAND AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Pharmacist
3900 WOODLAND AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Pharmacist
3900 WOODLAND AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Internal Medicine
3900 WOODLAND AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Internal Medicine
3900 WOODLAND AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Dietitian, Registered
3900 WOODLAND AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Podiatrist (Foot Surgery)
3900 WOODLAND AVE, PODIATRY (112)
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Internal Medicine
3900 WOODLAND AVE, PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Dietetic Technician, Registered
3900 WOODLAND AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Internal Medicine
3900 WOODLAND AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Anesthesiology
3900 WOODLAND AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3900 WOODLAND AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Registered Nurse (Diabetes Educator)
3900 WOODLAND AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Emergency Medicine
3900 WOODLAND AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
3900 WOODLAND AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
3900 WOODLAND AVE, PHARMACY SERVICE #119
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
3900 WOODLAND AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Social Worker
3900 WOODLAND AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1578579769, enumerated as an "individual" on July 31, 2006.

The provider is located at 3900 WOODLAND AVE NUCLEAR MEDICINE, PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER #115 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104 and the phone number is (215) 823-4644.

Nuclear Medicine with taxonomy code 207UN0902X and a focus in Nuclear Imaging & Therapy.