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Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

10719 160th Street
Orland Park, IL 60467

(708) 226-3300

Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD is a spine surgeon in Orland Park, IL specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD is affiliated with Advocate Health Care and Franciscan Health System.

Office Locations

10719 160th Street
Orland Park, IL 60467

(708) 226-3300

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Advocate Health Care

4220 W 95th Street Suite 100
Oak Lawn, IL 60453

(708) 226-3300

(708) 226-3500

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

joint imaging

joint X-ray

knee X-ray

musculoskeletal imaging

In 2024, Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD had a list price for joint imaging, joint X-ray, knee X-ray, and musculoskeletal imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

spine imaging

In 2024, Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD performed more spine imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 25%

By Volume:

spine MRI

X-rays

In 2012, Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD performed more spine MRI, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Orland Park, IL during 2012 were rehabilitation, spinal procedures, manual therapy and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	25
aspiration	191
bone marrow tests	36
decompression surgery	70
diagnostic evaluation	146
doctor visit	1836
hip imaging	27
hospital care	121
injections	155
inpatient care	121
manual therapy	643
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	146
musculoskeletal imaging	109
nerve procedures	70
pelvic imaging	74
rehabilitation	1438
spinal procedures	697
X-rays	590

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Orland Park, IL during 2013 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	31
aspiration	223
bone marrow tests	52
decompression surgery	54
diagnostic evaluation	199
doctor visit	2098
hip imaging	69
hospital care	74
injections	171
inpatient care	74
manual therapy	1181
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	170
musculoskeletal imaging	178
nerve procedures	54
pelvic imaging	68
rehabilitation	2788
spinal procedures	775
X-rays	727

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	505
Female	878

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1149
Black	124
Hispanic	89
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	610
From 75 to 84	433
85 and over	173
Less than 65	167

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Orland Park, IL during 2014 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	40
aspiration	97
bone marrow tests	50
decompression surgery	43
diagnostic evaluation	287
doctor visit	1808
hip imaging	31
hospital care	90
injections	47
inpatient care	90
manual therapy	1727
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	235
musculoskeletal imaging	51
nerve procedures	43
pelvic imaging	43
rehabilitation	4816
spinal procedures	765
X-rays	507

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	493
Female	881

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1103
Black	162
Hispanic	81
Asian	16
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	620
From 75 to 84	456
85 and over	143
Less than 65	155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Orland Park, IL during 2015 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	45
aspiration	114
bone marrow tests	51
decompression surgery	27
diagnostic evaluation	335
doctor visit	1678
hip imaging	26
hospital care	60
injections	63
inpatient care	60
manual therapy	2134
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	200
musculoskeletal imaging	73
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	27
pelvic imaging	51
rehabilitation	5713
spinal procedures	768
X-rays	593

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	996
Female	1740

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2220
Black	296
Hispanic	154
Asian	32
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1252
From 75 to 84	908
85 and over	284
Less than 65	292

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Orland Park, IL during 2016 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	41
aspiration	91
bone marrow tests	51
decompression surgery	25
diagnostic evaluation	364
doctor visit	1717
hospital care	37
injections	40
inpatient care	37
manual therapy	2346
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	230
musculoskeletal imaging	14
nerve procedures	25
pelvic imaging	15
rehabilitation	7251
spinal procedures	768
X-rays	458

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	478
Female	959

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1136
Black	192
Hispanic	75
Asian	14
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	713
From 75 to 84	451
85 and over	130
Less than 65	143

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Orland Park, IL during 2017 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, spinal procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	39
aspiration	68
bone marrow tests	45
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	1519
hospital care	51
injections	23
inpatient care	51
manual therapy	1458
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	228
musculoskeletal imaging	51
nerve procedures	15
rehabilitation	5860
spinal procedures	749
X-rays	476

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	421
Female	803

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	979
Black	150
Hispanic	61
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	600
From 75 to 84	378
85 and over	129
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Orland Park, IL during 2018 were rehabilitation, spinal procedures, X-rays and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	44
aspiration	20
decompression surgery	41
doctor visit	1677
hospital care	27
injections	20
inpatient care	27
manual therapy	254
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	254
musculoskeletal imaging	46
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	41
pelvic imaging	26
rehabilitation	1006
spinal procedures	791
X-rays	483

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	375
Female	613

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	776
Black	149
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	438
From 75 to 84	353
85 and over	109
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Orland Park, IL during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, rehabilitation and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	42
aspiration	21
decompression surgery	54
doctor visit	1923
hip imaging	31
hospital care	20
injections	21
inpatient care	20
manual therapy	56
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	175
musculoskeletal imaging	111
nerve procedures	54
pelvic imaging	14
rehabilitation	318
spinal procedures	739
X-rays	560

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	707

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	821
Black	173
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	527
From 75 to 84	373
85 and over	103
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Orland Park, IL during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	44
aspiration	17
decompression surgery	55
doctor visit	1649
hip imaging	13
hospital care	14
injections	17
inpatient care	14
manual therapy	22
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	179
musculoskeletal imaging	40
neck surgery	18
nerve procedures	55
rehabilitation	98
spinal procedures	631
X-rays	375

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	321
Female	593

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	717
Black	111
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	426
From 75 to 84	305
85 and over	102
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Orland Park, IL during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	26
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	1790
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	274
musculoskeletal imaging	12
nerve procedures	26
rehabilitation	76
spinal procedures	713
X-rays	373

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	352
Female	593

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	730
Black	123
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	453
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	106
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Orland Park, IL during 2022 were rehabilitation, spinal procedures, X-rays and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	35
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	1664
manual therapy	94
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	235
musculoskeletal imaging	24
nerve procedures	15
pelvic imaging	29
rehabilitation	984
spinal procedures	722
X-rays	465

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	365
Female	618

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	739
Black	155
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	492
From 75 to 84	338
85 and over	74
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	3
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Orland Park, IL during 2023 were spinal procedures, X-rays, rehabilitation and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	27
aspiration	26
doctor visit	1429
injections	26
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	178
musculoskeletal imaging	23
rehabilitation	234
spinal procedures	569
X-rays	367

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	317
Female	550

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	665
Black	118
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	430
From 75 to 84	331
85 and over	60
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Orland Park, IL during 2024 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
aspiration	17
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	1305
injections	17
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	171
musculoskeletal imaging	56
nerve procedures	12
rehabilitation	98
spinal procedures	551
X-rays	382

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	491

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	612
Black	98
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	409
From 75 to 84	303
85 and over	38
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	2
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Orland Park, IL were rehabilitation, manual therapy, spinal procedures and X-rays.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	35
aspiration	80
bone marrow tests	47
decompression surgery	36
diagnostic evaluation	266
doctor visit	1699
hip imaging	32
hospital care	50
injections	54
inpatient care	50
manual therapy	991
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	205
musculoskeletal imaging	60
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	36
pelvic imaging	40
rehabilitation	2360
spinal procedures	710
X-rays	488

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	408
Female	725

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	142
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	895
Hispanic	62
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	379
85 and over	111
Less than 65	105
65 to 74	536

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	11
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, United Healthcare Select HMO, United Healthcare Select EPO, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO, Golden Rule, Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Advantage PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus HMO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Choice PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO, Blue Cross PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, HealthLink PPO, HFN EPO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, HFN, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS, Union Medical Care PPO, Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds), AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, Aetna Medicare POS, Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus, Aetna Open Choice POS, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO, Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI, United Surest (previously Bind), Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS, Union Health Services, Inc., Aetna Open Choice POS II, Aetna State of Illinois PPO, Tricare Select, Aetna Health Network Option, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO, AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds), Aetna NAP - PPO, Aetna Value Performance Network, Aetna Premier Care Plus Network, Blue Cross Community MMAI, BlueCare Direct HMO, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Premier Care Network, Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO and SIHO PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

United Healthcare Select HMO

United Healthcare Select EPO

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare Indemnity

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

TRICARE Prime

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Aetna Medicare HMO

Golden Rule

Coventry

Aetna Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Aetna HMO

Blue Advantage PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus HMO

United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Choice PPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO

Blue Cross PPO

Blue Advantage HMO

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Navigate HMO

First Health

HealthLink PPO

HFN EPO

HFN PPO

HFN Platinum EPO

HFN

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

SEIU - Local 4 PPO

Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO

Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS

Union Medical Care PPO

Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds)

AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan

Aetna Medicare POS

Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus

Aetna Open Choice POS

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO

Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI

United Surest (previously Bind)

Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS

Union Health Services, Inc.

Aetna Open Choice POS II

Aetna State of Illinois PPO

Tricare Select

Aetna Health Network Option

Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO

AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO

Aetna Upfront Advantage

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

SEIU - Local 4 HMO

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds)

Aetna NAP - PPO

Aetna Value Performance Network

Aetna Premier Care Plus Network

Blue Cross Community MMAI

BlueCare Direct HMO

Aetna Health Network Only

Aetna Premier Care Network

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO

SIHO PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Orland Park, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alphatec Spine, Inc	$19,566 Other - Miscellaneous $8,539	TLIF $4,837	MULTIPLE PRODUCTS $1,093	Invictus MIS $606	multiple $390	Other $4,100
Augmedics Inc.	$18,153 Xvision $18,153
SI-Bone, Inc.	$1,903 IFUSE IMPLANT SYSTEM $1,053	iFuse Implant $431	$419
Spineology Inc.	$410 Rampart Duo Interbody Fusion system $361	Spine Devices $34	Rampart Duo Ti Interbody Fusion System $15
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.	$226 $226
Other	$532 Occipital $129	Mobi-C $83	VLIFT $56	NON-PRODUCT $29	ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES $28	Other $207

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$22,661
Travel and Lodging	$12,519
Food and Beverage	$4,141
Honoraria	$1,440
Education	$29

Research Payments

Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $4,903.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Richard Dennis Lim, MD.

Augmedics Inc.	2023	$250,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	no terms; HCP investment in manufacturer
Augmedics Inc.	2025	$117,513.36	Physician Covered Recipient	no terms; HCP investment in manufacturer
Augmedics Inc.	2024	$117,513.36	Physician Covered Recipient	no terms; HCP investment in manufacturer

Biography

Dr. Richard Lim is a specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Lim honors. Dr. Lim attended Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University for residency. Dr. Lim's hospital/clinic affiliations include Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, and Advocate South Suburban Hospital.