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Edit this profileWhere to find Brian Lima, M.D.
- Nashville location main office
3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232 - Austin location
1010 W 40th St, Austin, TX 78756 - Plano location
1600 Coit Rd Ste 303, Plano, TX 75075 - Dallas location
11970 N Central Expy Ste 210, Dallas, TX 75243 - Dallas location
11970 N Central Expy Ste 510, Dallas, TX 75243
About Dr. Lima
Brian Lima, M.D. practices thoracic surgery in Nashville, TN. Brian is a 2002 graduate of Duke University School of Medicine. Brian is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Medicare claims data shows Brian provided 143 services to 143 patients. The services billed most often include replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery and new patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669649703.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (615) 322-5000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
Nashville, TN 37232
1010 W 40th St
Austin, TX 78756
1600 Coit Rd Ste 303
Plano, TX 75075
11970 N Central Expy Ste 210
Dallas, TX 75243
11970 N Central Expy Ste 510
Dallas, TX 75243
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
143 services · 143 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
127 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
16 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other thoracic surgeons in Nashville 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 7
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Brian Lima's specialty?
Brian Lima is a thoracic surgeon in Nashville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Thoracic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Brian Lima?
Brian Lima is listed at 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Brian Lima?
The number on file is (615) 322-5000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Brian Lima?
Brian Lima's National Provider Identifier is 1669649703. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Brian Lima's education?
Brian Lima attended Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Brian Lima have?
Brian Lima has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Brian Lima known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Brian Lima performs procedures including replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Brian Lima's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Brian Lima. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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