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Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD

(584 Ratings)

Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (1986)

Professional interests include: angioplasty, atherectomy, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and more.

110 Irving Street Nw Ste 4b-1
Washington, DC 20010

(202) 877-5975

Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center in 1986 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health.

Office Locations

MedStar Health

110 Irving Street Nw Ste 4b-1
Washington, DC 20010

(202) 877-5975

(202) 877-3339

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Some issues Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD can help you with:

Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.

Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:

Peripheral arterial disease, which reduces blood flow in the arms or legs
Atherosclerosis, or general hardening of the arteries
Carotid artery stenosis, or narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain
Coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries near the heart
Renal vascular hypertension, or narrowing of the arteries in the kidney, leading to increased blood pressure

During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.

There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.

A coronary catheter can be used to:

Take blood samples
Inject dye for an angiogram
Check for valve defects
Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
Take a biopsy
Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
Widen narrowed valve openings

Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

abdominal aortogram

endovascular stenting

extremity arteriogram

lower extremity angioplasty

lower extremity artery stenting

lower extremity atherectomy

By Affordability:

angiogram

atherectomy

endovascular procedures

vascular imaging

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within District of Columbia, Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD performed more abdominal aortogram, endovascular stenting, extremity arteriogram, lower extremity (leg) angioplasty, lower extremity (leg) artery stenting, and lower extremity (leg) atherectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for angiogram (angiography), atherectomy, endovascular procedures, and vascular imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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 25%

By Volume:

angioplasty

coronary angioplasty with stent

minimally invasive procedures

percutaneous coronary intervention

stent placement

In 2012, Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD performed more angioplasty, coronary angioplasty with stent, minimally invasive procedures, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and stent placement (stenting) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2012 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	55
cardiac procedures	54
catheterization	54
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	39
minimally invasive procedures	283
stent placement (stenting)	86
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	26
vascular procedures	419

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2013 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	90
cardiac procedures	87
catheterization	87
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	55
minimally invasive procedures	334
stent placement (stenting)	100
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	28
vascular procedures	420

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	114
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	37
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	62
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2014 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	58
cardiac procedures	42
catheterization	42
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	131
minimally invasive procedures	296
stent placement (stenting)	66
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	17
vascular procedures	401

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	116
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	36
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	57
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2015 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, angioplasty and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	82
cardiac procedures	70
catheterization	70
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	259
minimally invasive procedures	213
stent placement (stenting)	37
vascular procedures	243

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	344
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	268
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	88
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	61
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2016 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	62
cardiac procedures	101
catheterization	37
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	113
emergency care	12
minimally invasive procedures	221
stent placement (stenting)	28
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	14
vascular procedures	319

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	122
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	45
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	57
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2017 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	102
cardiac procedures	138
catheterization	87
doctor visit	11
minimally invasive procedures	225
stent placement (stenting)	62
vascular procedures	257

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	96
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	38
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	58
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, vascular procedures, cardiac procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	127
cardiac procedures	200
catheterization	130
minimally invasive procedures	266
stent placement (stenting)	115
vascular procedures	264

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	40
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	59
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2019 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	102
cardiac procedures	166
catheterization	106
doctor visit	28
minimally invasive procedures	218
stent placement (stenting)	68
vascular procedures	257

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	36
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	57
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2020 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	94
cardiac procedures	151
catheterization	112
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	216
minimally invasive procedures	249
stent placement (stenting)	101
vascular procedures	272

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	126
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	52
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	58
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, vascular procedures, cardiac procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	155
cardiac procedures	275
catheterization	227
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	273
implant surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	424
stent placement (stenting)	198
vascular procedures	358

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	158
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	58
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	54
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, vascular procedures, cardiac procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	162
cardiac procedures	262
catheterization	192
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	267
minimally invasive procedures	322
stent placement (stenting)	144
vascular procedures	278

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	131
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	48
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	56
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, catheterization and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	102
cardiac procedures	208
catheterization	166
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	242
minimally invasive procedures	219
stent placement (stenting)	97
vascular procedures	150

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	116
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	56
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	58
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, catheterization and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	97
cardiac procedures	193
catheterization	155
doctor visit	236
minimally invasive procedures	201
stent placement (stenting)	103
vascular procedures	130

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	98
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	56
Dementia	8
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures and catheterization.

angioplasty	99
cardiac procedures	149
catheterization	112
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	155
emergency care	12
implant surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	267
stent placement (stenting)	92
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	21
vascular procedures	289

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	109
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	157
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	108
85 and over	41
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	113

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

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

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	53
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Cancer	14
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD graduated from University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center in 1986. He completed residency at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (1986)

Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals (1995)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Health

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. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, TRICARE East Prime, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, CareFirst EPO, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), OCI Direct (HMO), Medicare Direct, Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), Aetna Better Health of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open POS Plus, Core Essential (HMO), IH-Open EPO Plus, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Choice POS II Open Access, Employee Health Plan, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, TRICARE East Select, TRICARE for Life East, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

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IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

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Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

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IH-Open Network Only Plus

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Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO

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Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

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BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)

Choice POS II Open Access

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TRICARE for Life East

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 584 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Cook Incorporated	$154,431 Cook Medical IAA $61,796	PI - IAA $55,300	Zilver PTX $7,560	Peripheral Intervention $6,074	Cook Medical Micropuncture $5,200	Other $18,501
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$41,377 Catheters $16,176	TurboHawk $7,728	IN.PACT Admiral $6,762	Drug-Coated Balloons $6,384	Plaque Excision $2,117	Other $2,210
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$19,096 VIABAHN Endoprosthesis $13,026	EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $1,370	VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Hep $1,049	CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $732	TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis $702	Other $2,217
Abbott Laboratories	$10,127 Vascular $7,987	Supera peripheral stent system $375	Xience Alpine cornary stent system $290	PCI Optimization $275	Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system $194	Other $1,008
Cook Medical LLC	$7,088 Cook Medical Filters $3,987	Cook Medical Zilver PTX $599	Zilver PTX $354	Cook Medical Catheters $323	Cook Medical Peripheral Intervention $245	Other $1,580
Other	$63,720 Vascular Closure Device $6,195	MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device $4,506	INCRAFT AAA Stent Graft System $4,084	Cardiovascular $4,000	INTERVENTIONAL PRODUCTS $3,807	Other $41,129

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$105,775
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$60,700
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$52,821
Food and Beverage	$41,944
Travel and Lodging	$22,744
Other	$11,854

Research Payments

Dr. Nelson Lim Bernardo, MD has received 1052 research payments totaling $1,230,890.

Biography

Dr. Nelson Bernardo works as an adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. He obtained his medical school training at the University of the East, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Areas of expertise for Dr. Bernardo include aortic valve regurgitation, stent placement (stenting), and coronary angioplasty (PTCA). He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Bernardo seems to honor Anthem, Blue California, Coventry, and more. Dr. Bernardo (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Hebrew, Spanish, and French. He is professionally affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He welcomes new patients at his office inWashington, DC as reported by Doctor.com.