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Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)

Kristina M. Lim, DO

Sees patients in Chevy Chase, MD · Maryland

Summary

Dr. Kristina M. Lim, DO is a dermatologic surgeon at 5454 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 725, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Phone: (301) 986-1006. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kristina M. Lim had 646 Original Medicare patients and 2,335 services. NPI 1871086330. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Dermatologic surgeon (Medicare lists Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS))
  • Address: 5454 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 725, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 · Directions
  • Phone: (301) 986‑1006
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Ali Hendi, MD, PC
  • Medical school: West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine · graduated 2018 (8 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kristina M. Lim, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kristina M. Lim accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristina M. Lim accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Kristina M. Lim see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 646 Original Medicare patients and 2,335 services for Kristina M. Lim. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kristina M. Lim's NPI number?
1871086330. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Kristina M. Lim, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients646
Services billed to Medicare2,335
Different services or procedures67
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)414 services
  2. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)341 services
  3. Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)204 services
  4. Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)201 services
  5. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)167 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure71%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Chronic kidney disease25%
  • Diabetes22%

Practice locations

Addresses where Kristina M. Lim is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kristina M. Lim as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Ali Hendi, MD, PC2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) doctors in Maryland →

Other dermatologic surgeons in Maryland

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Maryland — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Ali Hendi, MD, PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolWest Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduation year2018 (8 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1871086330
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians