PHILIP P. LIM MD – NPI #1235239302
Internal Medicine

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

PHILIP LIM is a physician located in BELLFLOWER, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1235239302 to PHILIP LIM on September 25, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 16 years ago on Feb 24, 2010. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for PHILIP LIM below.

NPI Profile for
PHILIP P. LIM

NPI Number
1235239302
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PHILIP P. LIM
Credentials
MD
Primary location
9604 E ARTESIA BLVD
STE #101
BELLFLOWER, CA 90706-8040
Phone: (562) 804-6661 Fax: (562) 804-6665
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for PHILIP LIM

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCA00A459730
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 CA A45973

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Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
PHILIP LIM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LAKEWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      3700 E SOUTH ST
      LAKEWOOD, CA 90712
    • LOS ALAMITOS MEDICAL CENTER
      3751 KATELLA AVENUE
      LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ALSA HOME HEALTH CARE, INC
      640 SOUTH SUNSET AVENUE, SUTIE 109
      WEST COVINA, CA 91790
  • NURSING HOME
    • NORWALK SKILLED NURSING & WELLNESS CENTRE, LLC
      11510 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
      NORWALK, CA 90650

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