Dr Edward Stephen Lim, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Branford, CT

Dr Edward Stephen Lim, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Branford, Connecticut. He went to University Of Vermont College Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 144 N Main St, Branford, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 643-0270.

Dr Edward Stephen Lim is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 033710) 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 1124099726.

Contact Information

Dr Edward Stephen Lim, MD
144 N Main St,
Branford, CT 06405-3044
(203) 643-0270
(203) 488-1104



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edward Stephen Lim
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience35 Years
Location144 N Main St, Branford, Connecticut
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 Edward Stephen Lim attended and graduated from University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124099726
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/27/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941201370
  • Enrollment ID: I20070126000474

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward Stephen Lim such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124099726NPI-NPPES
001337105MedicaidCT
D400003711OtherCTMEDICARE PTAN
010033710CT09OtherCTANTHEM
180034796OtherCTMC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 033710 (Connecticut)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Edward Stephen Lim allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEdward S Lim, Md, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770710220
PECOS PAC ID: 6800941931
Enrollment ID: O20090929000126

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Edward Stephen Lim, MD
144 N Main St,
Branford, CT 06405-3044

Ph: (203) 643-0270
Dr Edward Stephen Lim, MD
144 N Main St,
Branford, CT 06405-3044

Ph: (203) 643-0270

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