DR. BRIAN LIMA M.D.
NPI 1669649703
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Nashville, TN

Q: What is Brian Lima's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Lima is 1669649703. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 8, 2008.

Q: What is Brian Lima's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Lima was last updated on January 18, 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.

Active since May 08, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

80.76/100

CMS Quality Rating

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 16, 2023, Jan 4, 2022, Mar 11, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Brian Lima M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BRIAN LIMA M.D. (NPI 1669649703) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (69452) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Duke University School Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669649703

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. BRIAN LIMACredential: M.D.

Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-4010

Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691 · (615) 322-6842

Phone(615) 322-5000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSDuke University School Of MedicineGraduated 2002

Enumeration DateMay 8, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 18, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 18, 2024

✔ NPI 1669649703 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 69452✔ Licensed in TX · P3549✔ Licensed in MN · 75326

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Brian Lima M.d. 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 ID3971768763

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240104002871

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

127 services127 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more 99202

This service involves an initial visit to the doctor's office or other outpatient setting. It typically lasts between 15-29 minutes. The doctor will review your medical history, conduct a physical examination, and discuss your health concerns. It's a chance to establish your health baseline and address any immediate medical issues.

16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440039

Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232 · Davidson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37232 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

$160.89 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $40.22 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$66.01 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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.

80.76/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

43.21

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

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