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RICHARD K LIM M.D.
NPI 1992936744
Internal Medicine in Providence, RI

Active since July 28, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
593 EDDY ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903(401) 444-3985(401) 444-3986 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 7, 2023, Aug 23, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Richard K Lim M.d. NPPES

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

RICHARD K LIM M.D. (NPI 1992936744) is an individual internal medicine provider in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (MD14059) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cape Cod Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992936744
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD K LIMCredential: M.D.
Location Address593 EDDY STProvidence, RI 02903-4923
Mailing Address17 Virginia Ave, Suite 107Providence, RI 02905-4406 · (401) 443-4992 · Fax (401) 784-4902
Phone(401) 444-3985
Fax(401) 444-3986
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJuly 28, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 7, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 7, 2023
✔ NPI 1992936744 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in RI · MD14059
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
593 EDDY ST, Providence, RI 02903
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1455 Toll Gate RdWarwick, RI 02886-2759 · Phone (401) 737-7010 · Fax (401) 736-4546
Location 2101 Dudley StProvidence, RI 02905-2401 · Phone (401) 453-7950

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Richard K Lim M.d. 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 ID4082864236
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121024000060, I20180329000238
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
322 services315 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
28 services28 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Cape Cod Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hyannis, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220012
Location27 Park StreetHyannis, MA 02601 · Barnstable County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number410010
Location101 Dudley StreetProvidence, RI 02905 · Providence County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02903 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
$134.17 typical visit price
range $58.57 – $177.03
Typical copayment $33.54 (range $14.64 – $44.25)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.10 typical visit price
range $18.92 – $144.38
Typical copayment $25.77 (range $4.73 – $36.09)
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.

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.

DR. KEITH-AUSTIN SCARFO D.O.
Anesthesiology
593 EDDY ST, APC 6
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-3777
AILEEN HSUEH
Surgery
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-8450
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
General Acute Care Hospital
593 EDDY ST, MAIN 4
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-7585
DR. GA HIE NAM M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-5057
EUGENIE ATALLAH
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 606-2645
BRIAN CAO MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 606-4286
BRET CAULFIELD
Physician Assistant
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 444-4000
JUNG HO GONG
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Providence County (401) 793-2695

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 Richard Lim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Lim is 1992936744. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2009.

Where is Richard Lim located?

Richard Lim practices at 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903. The listed phone number is (401) 444-3985.

What is Richard Lim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Richard Lim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard 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.

Is Richard Lim affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Lim is affiliated with Cape Cod Hospital and Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Lim was last updated on September 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.