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- 915 Gessner Rd Ste 250, Houston, TX 77024
About Dr. Lim
Based in Houston, TX, John M. Lim, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. John graduated from University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio in 1982. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 1,855 Medicare patients across 2,159 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient complete exam of visual system, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. NPI 1508851346 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (713) 467-6474
- Email not available
Practice Locations
915 GESSNER RD STE 250
Houston, TX 77024
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,159 services · 1,855 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
234 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
111 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
45 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
318 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
283 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
147 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
140 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
88 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
81 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
73 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is John M. Lim?
John M. Lim is an eye doctor in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is John M. Lim's address?
John M. Lim is listed at 915 Gessner Rd Ste 250, Houston, TX 77024. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with John M. Lim?
The number on file is (713) 467-6474. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is John M. Lim's NPI number?
John M. Lim's National Provider Identifier is 1508851346. 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
Where did John M. Lim train?
John M. Lim attended University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has John M. Lim been practicing?
John M. Lim has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does John M. Lim perform?
According to Medicare billing data, John M. Lim performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has John M. Lim confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by John M. Lim. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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