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Dr. Michael Lim, MD

Escondido, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lim, Anesthesiologist in Escondido, CA?

    Dr. Michael Lim, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Escondido, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Lim completed his residency at Univ Tn Grad Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Univ Tn Grad Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Lim is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lim’s office at (805) 739-3100.

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

    • Residency: Univ Tn Grad Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Univ Tn Grad Sch Of Med, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Morehouse Sch of Med, Atlanta Ga

    Is Dr. Lim board certified in Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Lim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Lim speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lim treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, 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:

    • Unspecified Weeks of Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy
    • Unspecified Gestational Age
    • Unknown Pregnancy Duration
    • Undetermined Weeks Pregnant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3A00: Weeks of gestation of pregnancy not specified

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H269: Unspecified cataract
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Prior Cesarean Section
    • Uterine Scar from C-section
    • C-section History in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Stones
    • Gallstones
    • Choledocholithiasis
    • Biliary duct calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Does Dr. Lim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 739-3100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lim accept in Escondido, CA?

    Dr. Lim in Escondido, 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Scan Health Plan

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lim's office located?

    Dr. Michael Lim's Primary Practice

    2185 Citracado Pkwy

    Escondido, CA 92029

    (805) 739-3100

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    Dr. Michael Lim's Practice 2

    1400 E Church St

    Santa Maria, CA 93454

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    Dr. Michael Lim's Practice 3

    2550 Sister Mary Columba Dr

    Red Bluff, CA 96080

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    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 1477549459.

    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 Anesthesiologist near Escondido, CA. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Lim to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lim is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway 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

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Michael Lim accepting new patients in Escondido, 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 (805) 739-3100 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 (805) 739-3100 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 Anesthesiology.

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