MARIA HELENA NASCIMENTO DE LIMA MD
NPI 1518212166
Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, AL

Active since July 19, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.82/100
CMS Quality Rating
2000 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(205) 934-9999 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 11, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 11, 2024, Mar 4, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Maria Helena Nascimento De Lima Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MARIA HELENA NASCIMENTO DE LIMA MD (NPI 1518212166) is an individual plastic surgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (L5907SP) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Augusta, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518212166
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208200000X
Provider Legal NameMARIA HELENA NASCIMENTO DE LIMACredential: MD
Location Address2000 6TH AVE SBirmingham, AL 35233-2110
Mailing AddressPo Box 55310Birmingham, AL 35255-5310
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 11, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 11, 2024
✔ NPI 1518212166 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPlastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208200000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · L5907SP
Definition
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
Also ListedPlastic Surgery · Plastic Surgery Within the Head and NeckTaxonomy 2082S0099X · License BP10044877 (TX), 078828 (GA)
2000 6TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11120 15th StAugusta, GA 30912-0004 · Phone (706) 721-8623 · Fax (706) 721-5748

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Maria Helena Nascimento De Lima Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9436418597
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230814004054
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Maria Helena Lima reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ambulatory Surgical
2000 6TH AVE SOUTH
Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 4,494 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hematology & Oncology
4145 CARMICHAEL RD
Montgomery, AL 36106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Health Care Authority For Baptist Health, An Affiliate Of Uabhs
  • 439 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
1120 15TH ST
Augusta, GA 30912
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 1,151 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
23 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35233 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

77.82/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.04
Promoting Interoperability92
Improvement Activities40
Cost60.7

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Pharmacy (Specialty Pharmacy)
2000 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Pharmacist (Ambulatory Care)
2000 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2000 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
2000 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2000 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2000 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner
2000 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Practitioner
2000 6TH AVE S, INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY/ STRUCTURAL HEART CLINIC
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Maria Helena Lima's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Helena Lima is 1518212166. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2012.

Where is Maria Helena Lima located?

Maria Helena Lima practices at 2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (205) 934-9999.

What is Maria Helena Lima's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.

Is Maria Helena Lima enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria Helena Lima is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Maria Helena Lima's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Maria Helena Lima reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC (Birmingham, AL), The Health Care Authority For Baptist Health (Montgomery, AL) and Au Medical Associates Inc (Augusta, GA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Maria Helena Lima's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Maria Helena Lima accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Maria Helena Lima as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maria Helena Lima was last updated on October 11, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.