Dr Brian Lima, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Nashville, TN

Dr Brian Lima, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Nashville, Tennessee. He went to Duke University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Vanderbilt University Medical Center and his current practice location is 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (615) 322-5000.

Dr Brian Lima is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 69452) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1669649703.

Contact Information

Dr Brian Lima, MD
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic,
Nashville, TN 37232-4010
(615) 322-5000
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Brian Lima
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience22 Years
Location3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Brian Lima attended and graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669649703
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/08/2008
  • Last Update Date: 01/18/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971768763
  • Enrollment ID: I20240104002871

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Brian Lima such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669649703NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) P3549 (Texas)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 69452 (Tennessee)Primary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 75326 (Minnesota)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Essentia Health St Mary's Medical CenterDuluth, MNHospital
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TNHospital
United Regional Health Care SystemWichita falls, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vanderbilt University Medical Center50920234162711

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameVanderbilt University Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104202761
PECOS PAC ID: 5092023416
Enrollment ID: O20151006000369

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Brian Lima, MD
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200,
Nashville, TN 37215-2691

Ph: (615) 322-6842
Dr Brian Lima, MD
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic,
Nashville, TN 37232-4010

Ph: (615) 322-5000

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Nashville, TN

Dr. Tammy Michelle Baxter, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2400 Patterson St, Suite 215, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-342-7345    Fax: 615-342-7346
Dr. Scott Lee Faulkner, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2000 Murphy Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-328-4470    Fax: 615-284-3863
Eric L Grogan, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232
Phone: 615-936-2000    
Dr. Mark Tedder, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4230 Harding Pike, Suite 430, Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: 615-385-4781    Fax: 615-385-9265
Dr. David Glassford, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4230 Harding Pike, Ste 530, Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: 615-222-5500    Fax: 615-222-5601
Dr. Henry F Todd Iii, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2400 Patterson St Ste 307, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-342-6900    Fax: 615-342-6899
Chandrashekhar Ramaiah, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4230 Harding Pike, Suite 430, Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: 615-385-4781    Fax: 615-385-9265

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