Active NPI 1194797829 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Edward Villa Lim , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Cincinnati, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Edward Lim, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Cincinnati, OH. With approximately 49 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1977, Dr. Lim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4460 RED BANK EXPRESSWAY.

Dr. Lim maintains professional affiliations with Kentucky Rehabilitation Services, Inc., Oxford Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation, Christ Hospital Orthopedic Associates Iii Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, x-ray of knee. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4460 Red Bank Expressway
Suite 110

Cincinnati, OH 452272173

Telephone 5137915200

Fax 5137915229

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Patrick G. Kirk, Md, Inc Facility NPI 1043303217

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1977

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Cincinnati, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

49 Yrs +24.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.5 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

102 Specialists

Practicing in Cincinnati, OH (984 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

2.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

63.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lim (49 Years) 49 Yrs

Cincinnati Specialty Average (24.5 Years) 24.5 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	3,136	190	$3.09	$0.98
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	364	204	$187.05	$65.75
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	210	162	$109.11	$43.07
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	173	154	$110.00	$52.87
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	150	132	$103.52	$42.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	141	129	$183.00	$84.81
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	139	120	$100.32	$38.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	132	120	$265.00	$120.95
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	75	55	$86.32	$31.91
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	69	$262.00	$105.43
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	67	63	$3426.00	$1214.60
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	67	49	$72.90	$22.02
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	48	48	$3430.00	$1228.73
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	44	44	$402.00	$158.24
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	21	21	$119.48	$48.10
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	21	16	$1375.38	$513.17
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	19	18	$67.00	$25.57
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	17	15	$83.65	$33.09
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$184.00	$67.67
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	11	11	$91.00	$36.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	3,696	220	$4.00	$1.08
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	423	240	$192.79	$69.71
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	255	217	$110.00	$54.43
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	203	170	$129.20	$53.02
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	186	160	$102.84	$42.80
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	179	163	$96.11	$40.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	164	154	$265.00	$122.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	129	111	$183.00	$87.38
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	82	69	$93.05	$37.21
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	79	78	$3426.00	$1258.86
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	61	57	$77.15	$25.27
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	59	57	$3430.00	$1271.24
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	54	$262.00	$108.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	45	45	$402.00	$159.07
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	40	26	$1615.00	$510.15
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	31	31	$184.00	$69.76
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	22	21	$123.00	$50.82
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	17	16	$129.65	$23.56
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	11	11	$91.00	$37.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	3,092	229	$3.08	$1.14
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	354	245	$184.55	$69.52
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	249	215	$110.00	$54.81
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	213	175	$102.71	$42.72
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	195	180	$128.65	$54.05
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	195	170	$93.89	$39.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	187	167	$265.00	$124.57
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	78	74	$3426.00	$1285.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	73	68	$183.00	$88.40
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	69	62	$90.36	$38.49
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	56	55	$76.14	$26.65
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	55	55	$3430.00	$1284.34
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	44	44	$184.00	$69.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$402.00	$163.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$262.00	$107.21
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	22	22	$121.32	$50.85
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	19	15	$1512.11	$830.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	4,328	276	$3.01	$1.27
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	527	298	$185.09	$69.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	297	255	$110.00	$54.46
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	251	201	$105.35	$43.67
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	211	193	$122.75	$52.26
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	211	172	$95.60	$40.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	198	180	$264.65	$127.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	107	101	$183.00	$89.13
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	83	65	$85.24	$35.85
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	83	76	$3426.00	$1280.58
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	76	73	$3430.00	$1302.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$402.00	$165.78
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	70	60	$72.27	$24.95
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	57	57	$184.00	$71.45
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	49	29	$1500.00	$1219.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$262.00	$110.42
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	33	32	$120.76	$50.25
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	19	18	$67.00	$26.67
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	18	12	$77.83	$32.30
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	15	15	$91.00	$38.86
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$342.00	$134.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	4,048	260	$3.87	$1.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	665	491	$163.15	$72.52
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	475	284	$181.36	$66.30
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	220	179	$102.61	$41.67
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	204	192	$120.34	$49.80
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	159	149	$99.51	$39.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	151	151	$233.87	$103.36
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	72	62	$89.56	$35.64
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	62	60	$3548.06	$1351.47
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	57	52	$84.46	$30.94
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	56	55	$3462.14	$1374.29
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	41	25	$1231.84	$1029.87
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	29	29	$120.79	$49.15
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	26	24	$67.69	$27.02
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	18	11	$78.17	$31.26
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	11	11	$86.00	$36.47
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$335.45	$137.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	4,112	259	$5.00	$1.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	764	541	$130.00	$71.63
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	491	269	$174.13	$62.35
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	275	219	$95.05	$38.76
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	254	234	$120.41	$49.67
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	200	179	$95.63	$37.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	164	164	$190.00	$103.88
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	110	93	$83.27	$29.95
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	103	88	$85.34	$32.38
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	82	81	$3770.00	$1364.21
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	57	55	$3530.00	$1364.87
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	40	25	$845.00	$811.08
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	29	29	$200.00	$51.67
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	29	28	$113.79	$45.78
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	24	17	$77.29	$29.66
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	20	$70.00	$43.48
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	18	18	$70.00	$31.27
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	18	17	$330.00	$135.87
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	13	11	$80.00	$31.64
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	12	12	$75.00	$27.52
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	11	11	$2900.00	$1202.04
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$490.00	$200.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	3,246	252	$5.00	$1.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	732	544	$130.00	$69.83
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	429	264	$163.82	$61.91
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	245	220	$115.98	$45.06
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	210	182	$95.52	$36.90
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	196	175	$97.34	$35.58
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	158	158	$190.00	$102.51
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	104	93	$83.10	$28.55
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	94	85	$83.01	$29.65
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	75	72	$3820.27	$1353.09
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	58	58	$3530.00	$1345.49
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	33	18	$845.00	$517.70
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	29	29	$113.79	$42.48
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	29	29	$330.00	$130.68
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	28	28	$200.00	$51.59
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	19	18	$70.00	$27.65
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	17	11	$83.12	$29.15
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	17	$70.00	$41.98
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	16	15	$64.06	$24.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,856	242	$5.00	$1.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	622	494	$130.00	$69.53
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	402	254	$155.55	$62.37
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	238	202	$95.42	$36.46
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	207	177	$81.68	$46.32
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	188	166	$102.45	$37.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	141	141	$190.00	$101.69
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	107	89	$90.47	$29.87
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	99	87	$88.08	$30.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	87	84	$70.00	$40.97
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	76	75	$3770.00	$1338.78
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	54	36	$845.00	$554.27
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	51	51	$3530.00	$1318.81
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	24	24	$200.00	$51.49
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	24	24	$115.00	$45.77
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	19	$330.00	$133.62
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	15	15	$3660.00	$1366.07
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	15	15	$138.67	$36.37
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	11	11	$70.00	$29.77

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-10-21

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License OH 35049985L

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License KY 23944

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

0623150 (OH)

Medicaid State Provider ID

64786957 (KY)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Christ Hospital Orthopedic Associates Iii Llc

1955 Dixie Hwy, Ft Wright, KY 410112792

Phone: 5132215500

Christ Hospital Orthopedic Associates Iii Llc

2139 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 452192906

Phone: 5132215500

Kentucky Rehabilitation Services, Inc.

580 Buttermilk Pike, Crescent Springs, KY 410171635

Phone: 8593416654

Oxford Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation

7567 Central Parke Blvd, Mason, OH 450406852

Oxford Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation

7567 Central Parke Blvd, Mason, OH 450406852

Christ Hospital Orthopedic Associates Iii Llc

608 Reading Rd, Mason, OH 450403001

Phone: 5132215500

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

12 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 21, 2020

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #23944 in KY)

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NPI Profile Active August 11, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 11, 2017

Registered at 4460 RED BANK EXPRESSWAY, CINCINNATI, OH 452272173 (Tel: 5137915200)

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Updated Practice Location August 11, 2017

Registered at 4460 RED BANK EXPRESSWAY, SUITE 110, CINCINNATI, OH 452272173 (Tel: 5137915200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 11, 2017

Recorded as EDWARD LIM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 11, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #23944 in KY)

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NPI Profile Active September 30, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 30, 2015

Registered at 4460 RED BANK EXPRESSWAY, SUITE 110, CINCINNATI, OH 452272173 (Tel: 5137915200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 30, 2015

Registered at 237 WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT RD, 2ND FL, CBO2-3, ATTN: CREDENTIALING, CINCINNATI, OH 452192610 (Tel: 5132639238)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 30, 2015

Recorded as EDWARD LIM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 30, 2015

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #35049985L in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 06, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1194797829

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: February 06, 2006

Last Update: October 21, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4460 Red Bank Expressway

Cincinnati, OH 452272173

Phone: 5137915200

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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