Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Lim, M.D.
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Arlington Heights, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Lim from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lim
Dr. Michael Lim is a geriatric medicine physician in Arlington Heights, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lim performed 2,178 Medicare services across 1,433 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lim received a total of $28,563 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 767 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lim is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 15% volume in IL
$28,563 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,178
Medicare services
Top 15% in IL for geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician
1,433
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~115 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
453 | $8 | $20 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
348 | $13 | $45 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
232 | $88 | $175 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
202 | $62 | $135 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
174 | $130 | $220 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
172 | $137 | $235 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
119 | $100 | $141 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
114 | $32 | $45 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound A focused ultrasound examination of the abdomen to evaluate specific organs or areas. This procedure uses sound waves to create images of internal structures. |
82 | $61 | $200 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
82 | $76 | $155 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
36 | $145 | $265 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
33 | $98 | $140 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell culture-derived A flu shot that protects against four strains of the influenza virus. It is produced using cell culture technology rather than traditional egg-based methods. |
32 | $32 | $35 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
24 | $44 | $115 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
18 | $44 | $99 |
| Home health agency supervision, complex multidisciplinary care Supervision by a physician or allowed practitioner for a patient receiving Medicare-covered services from a participating home health agency. This involves complex and multidisciplinary care modalities, with the patient not present during the supervision. |
18 | $88 | $147 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
14 | $12 | $70 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
13 | $234 | $335 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
12 | $68 | $125 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$28,563
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,080/year across 7 years
Top 0% in IL for geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
767
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$28,563 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,804
2023
$3,199
2022
$4,990
2021
$4,749
2020
$2,569
2019
$4,427
2018
$3,827
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$964
Lilly USA, LLC
$806
Amgen Inc.
$453
Novo Nordisk Inc
$368
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$355
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$302
Corcept Therapeutics
$284
Abbott Laboratories
$260
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$208
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$204
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$151
PFIZER INC.
$124
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$106
Lundbeck LLC
$55
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$41
Exact Sciences Corporation
$24
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$20
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$17
TheracosBio, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 46.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$5,529
Novo Nordisk Inc
$3,436
Amgen Inc.
$3,231
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$3,159
Lilly USA, LLC
$2,740
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,079
Abbott Laboratories
$1,068
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,002
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$995
PFIZER INC.
$931
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$531
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$482
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$413
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$336
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$330
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$319
Corcept Therapeutics
$284
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$266
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$226
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$208
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$204
AbbVie, Inc.
$118
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$110
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$81
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$68
Lundbeck LLC
$55
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$51
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$50
Exact Sciences Corporation
$41
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
AbbVie Inc.
$39
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$20
Allergan Inc.
$18
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$17
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$16
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
TheracosBio, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 42.7% of all-time payments
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for geriatric medicine (family medicine) physician in IL.
Geographic Context
Geriatric medicine physicians within 10 mi
34
Per 100K population
0.7
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Lim is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 0% of IL peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Lim experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lim performed 453 blood draw (venipuncture) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Lim receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lim received a total of $28,563 from 39 companies across 767 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Lim's costs compare to other geriatric medicine physicians in Arlington Heights?
Dr. Lim's average Medicare payment per service is $60. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Lim) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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