Active NPI 1942288634 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Paul J. Lim , MD

Internal Medicine • Tyler, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Lim, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Tyler, TX. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 1993, Dr. Lim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1000 S BECKHAM AVE.

Dr. Lim is affiliated with Etmc Physician Group, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1000 S Beckham Ave

Tyler, TX 757011908

Telephone 9035096000

Fax 9035663585

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Alex Detwiler, M.d., P.a. Facility NPI 1073601118

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Tyler, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

33 Yrs +11.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.1 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

148 Specialists

Practicing in Tyler, TX (9538 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

9.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

61.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lim (33 Years) 33 Yrs

Tyler Specialty Average (21.1 Years) 21.1 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
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	285	271	$457.00	$162.74
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	54	54	$308.00	$121.28
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	44	44	$163.00	$74.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	319	309	$457.00	$164.86
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	64	64	$163.00	$76.09
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	55	54	$308.00	$119.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	198	193	$457.00	$188.44
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	60	60	$163.00	$68.28
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	44	44	$419.00	$171.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	159	152	$457.00	$192.67
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	139	137	$308.00	$131.76
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	32	32	$305.00	$127.60
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	28	28	$103.00	$37.32
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	27	26	$163.00	$69.77
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	13	13	$419.00	$176.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	303	289	$308.00	$136.13
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	62	62	$305.00	$135.15
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	60	60	$103.00	$38.51
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	49	49	$457.00	$201.32
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	25	25	$163.00	$71.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	200	196	$308.00	$132.28
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	138	135	$457.00	$193.31
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	99	97	$305.00	$130.44
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	63	62	$163.00	$70.79
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	28	28	$419.00	$180.62
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	11	11	$103.00	$38.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	563	545	$457.00	$196.98
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	105	102	$419.00	$180.33
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	79	78	$163.00	$70.21
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	57	57	$308.00	$133.31
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	17	17	$305.00	$132.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	768	709	$393.04	$194.83
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	107	104	$369.19	$178.85
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	65	65	$146.08	$70.06
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	37	37	$302.57	$130.41
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	11	11	$211.91	$101.20

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX K4936

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

044057003 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

P00039087 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

8A6101 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Etmc Physician Group, Inc.

1000 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX 757011908

Phone: 9035905611

Etmc Physician Group, Inc.

18118 Fm 344, Flint, TX 757626010

Phone: 9038253292

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

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Internal Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

John Jeansonne , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1023194578

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Mahider Gedamu

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1033032636

Aramish Khan

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1043154545

Dr. Farzad Fakouri , MD, MPH

Internal Medicine

NPI 1043408495

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Master of Public Health

Pamela Jackson , CFNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 26, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 26, 2008

Registered at 1000 S BECKHAM AVE, TYLER, TX 757011908 (Tel: 9035096000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 26, 2008

Registered at PO BOX 132539, TYLER, TX 757132539 (Tel: 9035096000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 26, 2008

Recorded as PAUL LIM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 26, 2008

Internal Medicine (License #K4936 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1942288634

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: January 04, 2006

Last Update: March 26, 2008

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 132539

Tyler, TX 757132539

Phone: 9035096000

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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