Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout LIM
Based in Cincinnati, OH, Edward Villa Lim, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Edward is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Edward provided 4,920 services to 1,636 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (513) 791-5200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4460 RED BANK EXPRESSWAY SUITE 110
Cincinnati, OH 45227
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,920 services · 1,636 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
364 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
67 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
48 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
210 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
150 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
139 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
75 |
| X-ray of shoulder blade | Imaging | 73010 |
67 |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views | Imaging | 73522 |
21 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
19 |
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.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 orthopedic surgeons in Cincinnati 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1977 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in OH who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Lim's specialty?
Dr. Lim is an orthopedic surgeon in Cincinnati, OH. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Lim?
Dr. Lim is listed at 4460 RED BANK EXPRESSWAY SUITE 110, Cincinnati, OH 45227. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Lim?
The number on file is (513) 791-5200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lim?
Dr. Lim's National Provider Identifier is 1194797829. 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 Dr. Lim's medical education?
Dr. Lim attended Other, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lim have?
Dr. Lim has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Lim known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lim performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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