Bruno Bezerra Lima, MD, PHD, FACC
NPI 1972917045 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruno Bezerra Lima, MD, PHD, FACC is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1972917045).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972917045
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD, FACC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 67440 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,870 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 590 | $7 |
| Mri Scan of Blood Flow of Heart75565 | 251 | $11 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 199 | $62 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 98 | $71 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate and Valve Function93325 | 88 | $3 |
| Ultrasound of Heart, Follow-Up93308 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 32 | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 30 | 13 |
| Carvedilol | 24 | 12 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 22 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 22 | — |
| Spironolactone | 21 | — |
| Ezetimibe | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$919 across 9 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 (1)
- Brigham and Women'S Hospital75 Francis StBoston, MA 02115Phone: (617) 732-5500
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-06-17
- Last updated
- 2025-12-27
- Certified
- 2025-12-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruno Bezerra Lima's NPI number?
- Bruno Bezerra Lima's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972917045, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruno Bezerra Lima's specialty?
- Bruno Bezerra Lima is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bruno Bezerra Lima located?
- Bruno Bezerra Lima's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-0001.
- What is Bruno Bezerra Lima's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruno Bezerra Lima is (615) 322-3000.
- Does Bruno Bezerra Lima accept Medicare?
- Bruno Bezerra Lima is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruno Bezerra Lima's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruno Bezerra Lima's NPI (1972917045) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.