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Dr. Romeo Lim, MD

Dr. Romeo Lim, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

South San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lim, Family Medicine Specialist in South San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Romeo Lim, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in South San Francisco, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Lim graduated from Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine. Dr. Lim is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lim’s office at (650) 742-2000.

    Where did Dr. Lim go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Manila Central University-Filemon D. Tanchoco Foundation College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Lim board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Romeo Lim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lim speak?

    Dr. Lim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Tagalog

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lim typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lim typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Romeo Lim may include:

    Please contact Dr. Lim's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Lim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 742-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lim accept in South San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Lim in South San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Lim's office located?

    Dr. Romeo Lim's Primary Practice

    1200 El Camino Real

    South San Francisco, CA 94080

    (650) 742-2000

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    What is Dr. Lim's NPI number?A 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 1598726895.

    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. Romeo Lim's specialty?

    Dr. Lim is a Family Medicine Specialist near South San Francisco, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Romeo Lim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lim is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Romeo Lim accepting new patients in South San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Romeo Lim is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Romeo Lim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lim's office at (650) 742-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Romeo Lim?

    Please contact Dr. Lim's office at (650) 742-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lim's office located?

    Dr. Lim's office is located in South San Francisco, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Romeo Lim have?

    Dr. Romeo Lim is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.