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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lim, Neurologist in Providence, RI?
Dr. Swee Lim, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Providence, RI with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Lim is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lim’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lim’s office at (401) 444-6440.
Is Dr. Lim board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Swee Lim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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 Neurologist, 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:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
- Multiple Nerve Disorder
- Multiple Nerve Damage from Other Disease
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Guillain-Barr syndrome
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
- MMN
- Multifocal Motor Nerve Damage
- Chronic Motor Neuropathy
- Widespread Nerve Damage
- Generalized Neuropathy
- Secondary Polyneuropathy
- Systemic Disease Neuropathy
- Nerve Damage from Underlying Condition
- GBS
- Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Post-Infectious Paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
- G6182: Multifocal motor neuropathy
- G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
- G63: Polyneuropathy in diseases classified elsewhere
- G610: Guillain-Barre syndrome
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Other Skin Sensation Problems
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Abnormal Skin Sensations
- Unusual Skin Feelings
- Disturbed Skin Sensation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R208: Other disturbances of skin sensation
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes-related Nerve Pain
- Polyneuropathy from Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1342: Other specified diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Which procedures does Dr. Lim perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Swee Lim may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
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 (401) 444-6440 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lim accept in Providence, RI?
Dr. Lim in Providence, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Medicare
Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Rhode Island
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1780847376.
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. Swee Lim's specialty?
Dr. Lim is a Neurologist near Providence, RI.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Lim to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Swee Lim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lim is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, South County Hospital Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
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Is Swee Lim accepting new patients in Providence, RI?
Yes, Dr. Swee Lim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Swee Lim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lim's office at (401) 444-6440 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Swee Lim?
Please contact Dr. Lim's office at (401) 444-6440 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Swee Lim have?
Dr. Swee Lim is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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