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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lima, Plastic Surgeon in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Maria Helena Lima, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lima is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lima’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lima’s office at (205) 934-9999.
What languages does Dr. Lima speak?
Dr. Lima and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lima treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Lima 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. Lima. 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:
- Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
- Breast Reconstruction
- Post-mastectomy breast reconstruction
- Breast implant after mastectomy
- Rebuilding breast after cancer surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z421: Encounter for breast reconstruction following mastectomy
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
- Acne Inversa', 'Verneuil's Disease
- HS Skin Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L732: Hidradenitis suppurativa
Also known as:
- Planned Wound Closure After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Delayed wound closure
- Secondary wound closure
- Post-op wound repair
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z481: Encounter for planned postprocedural wound closure
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
What procedures does Dr. Lima perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Lima performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Lima. 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:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Panniculectomy (Lower Abdomen Skin Removal)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Excess Skin Removal (Abdomen)
- Infraumbilical Lipectomy
- Tummy Tuck (Panniculectomy)
- Abdominal Skin Excision
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
- 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 15830: Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue (Includes Lipectomy); Abdomen, Infraumbilical Panniculectomy
Also known as:
- Breast Tissue Expander Placement
- Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
- Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
- Breast Reconstruction
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
- Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
- Breast Implant Preparation
- Delayed Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
- Secondary Breast Augmentation
- Reconstructive Breast Surgery
- Breast implant exchange
- Breast reconstruction second stage
- Expander removal and implant placement
- Permanent breast implant surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
- 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
- 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant
Also known as:
- Autologous Fat Grafting (Body)
- Additional Fat Transfer (Body, Breasts, Scalp)
- Fat Transfer
- Liposuction with Fat Injection
- Body Fat Graft
- Autologous Fat Injection
- Liposuction Fat Grafting
- Body Fat Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15771: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 50 cc or less injectate
- 15772: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 50 cc injectate, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 19318: Breast reduction
Also known as:
- Simple Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Complete Mastectomy
- Breast Removal Surgery
- Total Mastectomy
- Unilateral Mastectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
- Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
- Breast Reinforcement Implant
- Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
- Tissue Scaffold Implant
CPT Codes:
- 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Bilateral Thoracic Fascial Plane Block for Pain
- Chest Wall Nerve Block
- Thoracic Pain Injection (Bilateral)
- Fascial Plane Block for Chest Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64468: Thoracic Fascial Plane Block, Bilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Does Dr. Lima accept my insurance?
Dr. Lima accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 934-9999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lima accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Lima in Birmingham, AL 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 and Blue Shield of Alabama
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Express Scripts
Lowes
Medicare
State of Alabama
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Lima's office located?
Dr. Maria Helena Lima's Primary Practice
2000 6th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 934-9999
What is Dr. Lima's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lima's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518212166.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lima?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lima
What is Dr. Maria Helena Lima's specialty?
Dr. Lima is a Plastic Surgeon near Birmingham, AL. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Lima to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Maria Helena Lima affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lima is affiliated with UAB 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
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Is Maria Helena Lima accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Maria Helena Lima is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria Helena Lima offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lima's office at (205) 934-9999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria Helena Lima?
Please contact Dr. Lima's office at (205) 934-9999 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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