Quick answers
- Does Elaine R. Lim accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elaine R. 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 Elaine R. Lim see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 376 Original Medicare patients and 2,568 services for Elaine R. Lim. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elaine R. Lim's NPI number?
- 1982267290. 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 Elaine R. 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 patients | 376 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,568 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,127 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)326 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)289 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)196 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)196 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 pressure57%
- Arthritis45%
- Osteoporosis25%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
- Anxiety19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Elaine R. Lim is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 355 Lennon Ln, Suite 255Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (925) 932‑7704
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elaine R. Lim as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Golden State Dermatology Associates, Inc.125 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Walnut Creek
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Walnut Creek, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Golden State Dermatology Associates, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982267290 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians