JOONHEE LIM MD
Prescription History 1982834321
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Gilbert, AZ
What does Dr. Lim prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lim wrote 3,010 Medicare prescriptions for 41 medications. The most prescribed was Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, with 487 prescriptions for 190 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 41 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 Arizona prescribers.
What it is used for
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 487 prescriptions for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, about 5.2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (94). Medicare paid $48.82 per fill, versus $40.85 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), severe psoriasis that has not responded to other treatments, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 454 prescriptions for Methotrexate, about 4.1 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (109). Medicare paid $30.86 per fill, versus $22.74 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
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 380 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 8.5 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $8.93 per fill, versus $3.99 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 279 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 5.7 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $8.77 per fill, versus $7.86 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 rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's defense system (immune system) fails to recognize the body as itself and attacks the healthy tissues around the joints.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 188 prescriptions for Leflunomide, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $61.42 per fill, versus $60.22 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 105 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $14.23 per fill, versus $17.96 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 in combination with an immunosuppressant (such as methotrexate) to treat certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, and ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 104 prescriptions for Enbrel Sureclick, about 2.5 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $7,527.55 per fill, versus $8,148.48 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
Folic acid is the man-made form of folate.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 98 prescriptions for Folic Acid, about 3.2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $9.87 per fill, versus $8.79 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
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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 81 prescriptions for Methylprednisolone, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $16.06 per fill, versus $7.52 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 69 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $26.02 per fill, versus $26.66 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
Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 57 prescriptions for Humira(Cf) Pen, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $10,116.14 per fill, versus $8,851.30 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
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 50 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $20.15 per fill, versus $10.41 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
Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 45 prescriptions for Alendronate Sodium, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $10.10 per fill, versus $8.91 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
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer, severe psoriasis, or rheumatoid arthritis.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 40 prescriptions for Methotrexate Sodium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $16.57 per fill, versus $15.72 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
Tofacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 40 prescriptions for Xeljanz Xr, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $6,709.71 per fill, versus $6,160.82 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 39 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $55.07 per fill, versus $28.84 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
Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 36 prescriptions for Sulfasalazine Dr, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $43.86 per fill, versus $38.87 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
Upadacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis- pJIA).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 33 prescriptions for Rinvoq, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $6,409.99 per fill, versus $7,045.02 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
Sulfasalazine is used to treat a certain type of bowel disease called ulcerative colitis.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 33 prescriptions for Sulfasalazine, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $35.72 per fill, versus $28.92 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 32 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 77% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $7.86 per fill, versus $4.37 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
Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 25 prescriptions for Azathioprine, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $76.99 per fill, versus $56.51 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
See also Warning section.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 25 prescriptions for Naproxen, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $18.19 per fill, versus $12.67 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 rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body's own defense system (immune system) attacks healthy tissue.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 24 prescriptions for Orencia Clickject, about 87% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $6,777.52 per fill, versus $6,246.76 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 symptoms of dry mouth due to a certain immune disease (Sjogren's syndrome) or from saliva gland damage due to radiation treatments of the head/neck for cancer.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 24 prescriptions for Pilocarpine Hcl, about as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $127.61 per fill, versus $68.52 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
Tofacitinib is used to treat certain types of arthritis (such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis-pcJIA).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 24 prescriptions for Xeljanz, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $5,949.95 per fill, versus $6,205.68 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
Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 22 prescriptions for Mycophenolate Mofetil, about 76% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $158.12 per fill, versus $123.98 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 20 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $8.04 per fill, versus $10.32 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 plaque psoriasis and certain types of arthritis (psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, axial spondyloarthritis).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 19 prescriptions for Taltz Autoinjector, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $7,557.56 per fill, versus $7,682.04 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
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 17 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 38% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $27.45 per fill, versus $16.40 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 Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 16 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $26.32 per fill, versus $22.73 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 16 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 37% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $32.79 per fill, versus $28.12 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 used with other medications to treat certain types of lupus.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 15 prescriptions for Benlysta, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $5,102.78 per fill, versus $4,708.02 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
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 15 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 42% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $3.59 per fill, versus $6.82 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 prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 14 prescriptions for Colchicine, about 71% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $66.71 per fill, versus $54.64 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 in combination with an immunosuppressant (such as methotrexate) to treat certain types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid, psoriatic, juvenile idiopathic, and ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 14 prescriptions for Enbrel Mini, about 69% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $8,996.42 per fill, versus $8,032.60 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
This medication is used to treat symptoms of dry mouth due to a certain immune disease (Sjogren's syndrome).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 12 prescriptions for Cevimeline Hcl, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $203.98 per fill, versus $126.32 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 plaque psoriasis and certain types of arthritis (such as arthritis of the spine, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, enthesitis-related arthritis).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 12 prescriptions for Cosentyx Sensoready Pen, about 83% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $7,290.11 per fill, versus $9,597.73 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
Febuxostat is used to lower uric acid levels in people with gout.
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 12 prescriptions for Febuxostat, about 74% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (16). Medicare paid $150.86 per fill, versus $109.78 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
Ibandronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 12 prescriptions for Ibandronate Sodium, about 41% as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $24.29 per fill, versus $33.26 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 plaque psoriasis and certain types of arthritis (such as arthritis of the spine, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, enthesitis-related arthritis).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Dr. Lim wrote 11 prescriptions for Cosentyx Unoready Pen, about half as often as the typical Arizona prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $8,543.48 per fill, versus $10,923.74 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 types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis).
Compared with Arizona prescribers
Fewer than five Arizona prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
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 Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate (487), Methotrexate (454) and Prednisone (380).
How does Dr. Lim's prescribing compare with other Arizona prescribers?
Of the 40 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lim prescribes 15 more often than the typical Arizona prescriber, 13 about as often and 12 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 Arizona 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.
