Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout LIM
John Chin-Tiong Lim, M.D. practises obstetrics/gynecology in Torrance, CA. John is a 1983 graduate of University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb). John is also listed as specialising in obstetrics & gynecology.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Lim?
Dr. Lim is an obstetrics/gynecology in Torrance, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lim's address?
Dr. Lim is listed at 4201 TORRANCE BLVD STE 530, Torrance, CA 90503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lim?
The number on file is (310) 540-5599. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Lim?
Dr. Lim's National Provider Identifier is 1508899493. 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 Dr. Lim train?
Dr. Lim attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lim have?
Dr. Lim has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Lim perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lim performs imaging including ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (310) 540-5599
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4201 TORRANCE BLVD STE 530
Torrance, CA 90503
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
169 services · 103 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
30 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
101 |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
23 |
| Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory | Billing code | Q0091 |
15 |
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.
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 obstetrics/gynecology specialists in Torrance 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1983 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.