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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lin, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. James Lin, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years. Dr. Lin completed his residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Anesthesiology. Dr. Lin is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lin’s office at (310) 206-3952.
Where did Dr. Lin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Lin speak?
Dr. Lin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lin typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lin 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. Lin. 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:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Brain damage from lack of oxygen
- Brain Disease
- Anoxic brain injury
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Oxygen deprivation brain injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lin typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Lin may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Lin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lin accept my insurance?
Dr. Lin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 206-3952 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lin accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Lin in Los Angeles, 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 Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kern Health Systems
L.A. Care Health Plan
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lin's office located?
What is Dr. Lin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134232598.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lin
What is Dr. James Lin's specialty?
Dr. Lin is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. James Lin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lin is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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
When to see a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is James Lin accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Lin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Lin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (310) 206-3952 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Lin?
Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (310) 206-3952 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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