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Dr. Ruth O Lima, DDS

Public Health Dentistry in Hayesville, NC · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1811964141

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Ruth O Lima
Credential DDS
Sex Female
Practice address 345 Courthouse Dr, Hayesville, NC, 28904
Phone (828) 389-8052
Fax (828) 389-8533
Enumeration date Mar 7, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Mar 7, 2023

Taxonomy & licenses

122300000X Dentist Dental Providers · License 7186 (TN) Secondary
1223D0001X Public Health Dentistry Dental Providers · License 9349 (NC) Primary
122300000X Dentist Dental Providers · License 9349 (NC) Secondary
DDS · Doctor of Dental Surgery: A licensed dentist; DDS and DMD are equivalent dental degrees. About the DDS credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
7186 Other TN TN MEDICAL LICENSE

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Ruth Lima practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Hayesville, NC. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Ruth Lima?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Ruth Lima is 1811964141, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2023-03-07.