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Active NPI 1518212166 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Maria Helena Nascimento De Lima , MD

Plastic Surgery • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Maria Helena Lima, MD is a certified Plastic Surgery practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2003, Dr. Lima delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2000 6TH AVE S.

Dr. Lima is affiliated with University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2000 6th Ave S

Birmingham, AL 352332110

Telephone 2059349999
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
23 Yrs -8.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 31.7 Yrs
State Avg: 32.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
21 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (46 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
70.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lima (23 Years) 23 Yrs
Birmingham Specialty Average (31.7 Years) 31.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
23 23 $411.00 $122.30

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-10-11
Plastic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208200000X

State License AL L5907SP

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2082S0099X

State License TX BP10044877

A plastic surgeon with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery is practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.

Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2082S0099X

State License GA 078828

A plastic surgeon with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery is practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc

2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352332110

Phone: 2059379999

Secondary Practice Locations

1120 15th St

Augusta, GA 309120004

Phone: 7067218623

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 02, 2023

Registered at 2000 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352332110 (Tel: 2059349999)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 02, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 55310, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352555310

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Updated Practice Location March 04, 2020

Registered at 1120 15TH ST, AUGUSTA, GA 309120004 (Tel: 7067218623)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 04, 2020

Registered at 1120 15TH ST STE BI1056, AUGUSTA, GA 309120004 (Tel: 7067213813)

NPI Profile Active July 19, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 19, 2012

Registered at 1301 BARBARA JORDAN BLVD, SUITE 301, AUSTIN, TX 787233077 (Tel: 5123240921)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 19, 2012

Registered at 800 W 38TH ST, APT 2203, AUSTIN, TX 787051142 (Tel: 3199301716)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 19, 2012

Recorded as MARIA HELENA LIMA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 19, 2012

Plastic Surgery (License #BP10044877 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 19, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1518212166
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 19, 2012
Last Update: October 11, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 55310

Birmingham, AL 352555310

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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