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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lim, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Forsyth, IL?
Dr. Bernard Lim, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Forsyth, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lim graduated from University of Dundee School of Medicine. Dr. Lim is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lim’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lim’s office.
Where did Dr. Lim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Dundee School of Medicine
Is Dr. Lim board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Bernard Lim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lim speak?
Dr. Lim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Lim treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Lim diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lim. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Atrial Flutter
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Slow Heart Rate
- Complete Heart Block
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast Ventricular Rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- I4729: Other ventricular tachycardia
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Other Pacemaker Part Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
- Pacemaker Component Care
- Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- AICD Management
- Defibrillator Adjustment
- ICD Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiomyopathy
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
ICD-10 Codes:
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
Which procedures does Dr. Lim perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Bernard Lim may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lim's office.
Does Dr. Lim accept my insurance?
Dr. Lim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lim accept in Forsyth, IL?
Dr. Lim in Forsyth, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Lim's office located?
What is Dr. Lim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548235856.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lim
What is Dr. Bernard Lim's specialty?
Dr. Lim is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Forsyth, IL. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Lim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bernard Lim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lim is affiliated with Decatur Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
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Is Bernard Lim accepting new patients in Forsyth, IL?
Yes, Dr. Bernard Lim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bernard Lim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lim's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bernard Lim?
Please contact Dr. Lim's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bernard Lim have?
Dr. Bernard Lim is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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