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Active NPI 1033567383 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Derek Lim , DO

Surgery • Springfield, NJ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Derek Lim, DO is a certified Surgery practicing in Springfield, NJ. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2016, Dr. Lim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 155 MORRIS AVE STE 204.

Dr. Lim is affiliated with Practice Associates Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

155 Morris Ave Ste 204

Springfield, NJ 070811224

Telephone 9732322300
Fax 9732322301
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Elizabeth Surgical Group Llc Facility NPI 1144211822

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Springfield, NJ

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -15.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.3 Yrs
State Avg: 26.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, NJ (815 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
37.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lim (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Springfield Specialty Average (25.3 Years) 25.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
59 32 $240.00 $83.47
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
38 37 $449.00 $138.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
16 16 $551.00 $182.22

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-02-11
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NJ 25MB11464100

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Preventive Medicine - Obesity Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2083B0002X

State License NJ 25MB11464100

A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Practice Associates Medical Group

97 W Pkwy, Pompton Plains, NJ 074441647

Phone: 9739315000

Practice Associates Medical Group

97 W Pkwy, Pompton Plains, NJ 074441647

Phone: 9738315063

Practice Associates Medical Group

100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ 079606136

Phone: 9739715596

Secondary Practice Locations

242 W Parkway Ste 100

Pompton Plains, NJ 074441029

Phone: 9732322300

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

6 Associated Practitioners
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Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1629616941
NPI 1861659476

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1972958213

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 11, 2025

Preventive Medicine (License #25MB11464100 in NJ)

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Updated Practice Location August 24, 2022

Registered at 155 MORRIS AVE STE 204, SPRINGFIELD, NJ 070811224 (Tel: 9732322300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 24, 2022

Registered at PO BOX 416457, BOSTON, MA 022416457 (Tel: 8443621735)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 24, 2022

Surgery (License #25MB11464100 in NJ)

NPI Profile Active May 26, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 26, 2016

Registered at 550 1ST AVE, NEW YORK, NY 100166402 (Tel: 2122635506)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 26, 2016

Registered at 170 COW NECK RD, PORT WASHINGTON, NY 110501117 (Tel: 5168079429)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 26, 2016

Recorded as DEREK LIM, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 26, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 26, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1033567383
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 26, 2016
Last Update: February 11, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 416457

Boston, MA 022416457

Phone: 8443621735

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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