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Dr. Christopher Lim, MD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lim, Psychiatrist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Christopher Lim, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lim’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lim’s office at (617) 414-5245.

    What languages does Dr. Lim speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lim treat?

    As a Psychiatrist, 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:

    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • PTSD
    • Trauma Stress
    • Combat Stress
    • Shell Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Recurrent Depression in Partial Remission
    • Recurrent Major Depression in Full Remission
    • Recurrent Depression
    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
    • Depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes
    • Improving recurrent depression
    • Resolving recurrent depressive symptoms
    • Partial recovery from recurrent depression
    • Chronic depression in full remission
    • Full recovery from recurring depression
    • Depression well-managed
    • Chronic depression
    • Repeated depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Psychotic depression
    • Severe depression with delusions
    • Depression with hallucinations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
    • F3341: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission
    • F3342: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in full remission
    • F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
    • F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar II Disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder in Full Remission (Manic Episode)
    • Bipolar Disorder in Partial Remission (Depressed)
    • Bipolar 2
    • Bipolar with hypomania and depression
    • Mild bipolar disorder
    • Manic depression
    • Bipolar illness
    • Mood disorder
    • Bipolar mania fully resolved
    • Stable after manic episode
    • Complete recovery from bipolar mania
    • Recovering from bipolar depression
    • Bipolar disorder improving
    • Partial recovery from bipolar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F3181: Bipolar II disorder
    • F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
    • F3174: Bipolar disorder, in full remission, most recent episode manic
    • F3175: Bipolar disorder, in partial remission, most recent episode depressed

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Paranoid Schizophrenia
    • Schizophrenia
    • Schizophrenia with Paranoia
    • Paranoid Psychosis
    • Delusional Schizophrenia
    • Psychotic disorder
    • Thought disorder
    • Mental illness with psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
    • F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Bipolar schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with bipolar features

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type

    Also known as:

    • Mood Disorder
    • Affective Disorder
    • Emotional Disorder
    • Mental Health Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F39: Unspecified mood [affective] disorder

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Panic Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • Panic Attacks
    • Episodic Anxiety
    • Paroxysmal Anxiety

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F410: Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety]

    Does Dr. Lim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 414-5245 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lim accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Lim in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Boston Medical Center

    • Cigna

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

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    Where is Dr. Lim's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Lim also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Christopher Lim's Primary Practice

    1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl

    Boston, MA 02118

    (617) 414-5245

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    Dr. Christopher Lim's Practice 2

    1493 Cambridge St

    Cambridge, MA 02139

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    Dr. Christopher Lim's Practice 3

    85 East Newton St Ste 905

    Boston, MA 02118

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Christopher Lim?

    Dr. Lim has appointments available at his Boston, MA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    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 1902300932.

    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. Christopher Lim's specialty?

    Dr. Lim is a Psychiatrist near Boston, MA.

    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

    Contact Dr. Lim to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lim is affiliated with Boston 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 Christopher Lim accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

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

    Does Dr. Christopher Lim offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lim, or call (617) 414-5245 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Lim?

    Yes, Dr. Lim offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Lim, or call (617) 414-5245 for more information.

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