Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lim, Neurosurgeon in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Michael Lim, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Lim graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Lim is fluent in English and Korean, 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 (410) 955-2252.
Where did Dr. Lim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford University Medical Center
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Lim board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. Michael Lim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery , American Board of Neurological Surgery since 2012
What languages does Dr. Lim speak?
Dr. Lim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Lim typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, 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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tic Douloureux
- Facial Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G500: Trigeminal neuralgia
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
- Meningeal tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Brain Condition
- Brain Problem
- Unspecified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G939: Disorder of brain, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Lim typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, 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:
- Gasserian Ganglion Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Neuralgia Ablation
- Gasserian Ganglion Neurolysis
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Trigeminal Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 61790: Creation of lesion by stereotactic method, percutaneous, by neurolytic agent (eg, alcohol, thermal, electrical, radiofrequency); gasserian ganglion
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Cranial Navigational Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesion
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- CyberKnife Radiosurgery
- Focused Radiation for Brain
- SRS
CPT Codes:
- 61798: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 complex cranial lesion
Also known as:
- Skull Opening for Cranial Nerve Decompression
- Suboccipital Craniectomy
- Brain Nerve Decompression
- Skull Base Exploration
CPT Codes:
- 61458: Craniectomy, Suboccipital; For Exploration Or Decompression Of Cranial Nerves
Does Dr. Lim accept my insurance?
Dr. Lim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 955-2252 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lim accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Lim in Stanford, 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
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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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 1225240286.
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. Michael Lim's specialty?
Dr. Lim is a Neurosurgeon near Stanford, CA.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.
Is this Dr. Michael Lim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lim is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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 Michael Lim accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Lim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Lim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lim's office at (410) 955-2252 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Lim?
Please contact Dr. Lim's office at (410) 955-2252 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Lim have?
Dr. Michael Lim is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
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