Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Dr. Brian Lima, MD

Individual provider Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · NPI 1669649703

Dr. Brian Lima, MD is a Thoracic Surgery in Nashville, Tennessee. Graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2002, 24 years ago. Practices with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a 3,466-clinician group, works from 5 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Minnesota, Tennessee and Texas.

Years since qualifying
24
Trained at
Duke University School of Medicine
Licensed in
MN, TN, TX
In the registry since
2008
Specialties on file
3
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232-4010
Phone: (615) 322-5000
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Additional practice locations (4)

  • 1010 W 40th St, Austin, TX 78756-4010 — (512) 459-8753
  • 11970 N Central Expy Ste 510, Dallas, TX 75243-3768 — (972) 566-2469
  • 11970 N Central Expy Ste 210, Dallas, TX 75243-3784 — (972) 566-2469
  • 1600 Coit Rd Ste 303, Plano, TX 75075-6172 — (972) 566-2469

Specialties & licences

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (primary) Taxonomy 208G00000X · Licence 69452 (TN)
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Taxonomy 208G00000X · Licence P3549 (TX)
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Taxonomy 208G00000X · Licence 75326 (MN)

Record details

NPI number1669649703
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMay 8, 2008
Last updated in NPPESJanuary 18, 2024
Certification dateJanuary 18, 2024
Mailing address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200, Nashville, TN 37215-2691

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyTHORACIC SURGERY
Medical schoolDUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 2002 (24 years in practice)
Group practice Vanderbilt University Medical Center — 3466 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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