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- 4860 Y St, Suite 2400, Sacramento, CA 95817
About Dr. Lim
Based in Sacramento, CA, Michele C. Lim, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Michele graduated from University of California, Geffen School of Medicine in 1995. Medicare claims data shows Michele provided 3,605 services to 2,653 patients. The services billed most often include visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and imaging of optic nerve. NPI 1962487025 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
- (916) 734-6204
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4860 Y ST SUITE 2400
Sacramento, CA 95817
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
3,605 services · 2,653 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
33 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft | Procedure | 66180 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
78 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
646 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
437 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
153 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
149 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
17 | Less often than most 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 2
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Sacramento 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Michele C. Lim?
Michele C. Lim is an eye doctor in Sacramento, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Michele C. Lim's address?
Michele C. Lim is listed at 4860 Y St Suite 2400, Sacramento, CA 95817. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Michele C. Lim?
The number on file is (916) 734-6204. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Michele C. Lim?
Michele C. Lim's National Provider Identifier is 1962487025. 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 Michele C. Lim train?
Michele C. Lim attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Michele C. Lim have?
Michele C. Lim has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Michele C. Lim perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Michele C. Lim performs procedures including laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Michele C. Lim's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michele C. Lim. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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