Jose Lima, MD
NPI 1578784518 · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician · Hoover, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Lima, MD is a Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician provider in Hoover, AL (NPI 1578784518).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578784518
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD.30176 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,451 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein Measurement, Serum84165 | 590 | $16 |
| Immunologic Analysis Technique on Serum (immunofixation)86334 | 355 | $16 |
| Immunologic Analysis Technique on Body Fluid, Other Fluids With Concentration86335 | 126 | $16 |
| Protein Measurement, Body Fluid84166 | 118 | $16 |
| Blood Bank Physician Services for Cross Match And/Or Evaluation and Written Report86077 | 118 | $44 |
| Mechanical Separation of Plasma From Blood36514 | 39 | $84 |
| Mechanical Separation of Red Blood Cells From Blood |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-01
- Last updated
- 2020-01-15
- Certified
- 2020-01-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Lima's NPI number?
- Jose Lima's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578784518, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Lima's specialty?
- Jose Lima is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Lima located?
- Jose Lima's practice location on file with NPPES is 3972 Village Center Dr, Hoover, AL 35226-6330.
- What is Jose Lima's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Lima is (205) 644-4229.
- Does Jose Lima accept Medicare?
- Jose Lima is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Lima's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Lima's NPI (1578784518) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.