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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lim, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lancaster, CA?
Dr. George Lim, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lim is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lim’s office at (310) 794-0580.
What languages does Dr. Lim speak?
Dr. Lim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
Spanish
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lim typically treat?
As an Emergency 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:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
- Circulatory collapse
- Systemic shock
- Acute circulatory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
- R578: Other shock
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lim typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lim 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. 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:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Lim accept my insurance?
Dr. Lim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 794-0580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lim accept in Lancaster, CA?
Dr. Lim in Lancaster, CA 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 Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lim's office located?
Dr. George Lim's Primary Practice
44215 15th St W Ste 105
Lancaster, CA 93534
(310) 794-0580
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 1760811442.
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. George Lim's specialty?
Dr. Lim is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lancaster, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. George Lim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lim is affiliated with Florida Medical Center 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 George Lim accepting new patients in Lancaster, CA?
Yes, Dr. George Lim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Lim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lim's office at (310) 794-0580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Lim?
Please contact Dr. Lim's office at (310) 794-0580 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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