Brian Lima, M.D.
NPI 1669649703 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Lima, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1669649703).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669649703
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P3549 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
143 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 127 | $654 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 16 | $44 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $44–$654 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$569 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (4)
- 1010 W 40th StAustin, TX 78756-4010Phone: (512) 459-8753Fax: (512) 651-8441
- 11970 N Central Expy Ste 210Dallas, TX 75243-3784Phone: (972) 566-2469
- 11970 N Central Expy Ste 510Dallas, TX 75243-3768Phone: (972) 566-2469
- 1600 Coit Rd Ste 303Plano, TX 75075-6172Phone: (972) 566-2469
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-05-08
- Last updated
- 2024-01-18
- Certified
- 2024-01-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Lima's NPI number?
- Brian Lima's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669649703, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Lima's specialty?
- Brian Lima is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Lima located?
- Brian Lima's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-4010.
- What is Brian Lima's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Lima is (615) 322-5000.
- Does Brian Lima accept Medicare?
- Brian Lima is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Lima's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Lima's NPI (1669649703) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.