Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lin, Ophthalmologist in West Covina, CA?
Dr. Joseph Lin, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in West Covina, CA. Dr. Lin completed his residency at Yale - New Haven Hospital. Dr. Lin is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lin’s office at (626) 653-9395.
Where did Dr. Lin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)
Residency: Yale - New Haven Hospital
What languages does Dr. Lin speak?
Dr. Lin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lin treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Droopy Eyelid
- Entropion
- Eyelid Turning Out
- Eyelid Disorder
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
- Inward-turning eyelid
- Eyelid turning in
- Spastic entropion
- Ectropion
- Outward-Turning Eyelid
- Eyelid Malposition
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02001: Unspecified entropion of right upper eyelid
- H02102: Unspecified ectropion of right lower eyelid
- H02002: Unspecified entropion of right lower eyelid
- H02402: Unspecified ptosis of left eyelid
- H02401: Unspecified ptosis of right eyelid
- H02005: Unspecified entropion of left lower eyelid
Also known as:
- Bone, Soft Tissue, or Skin Growth of Unknown Type
- Bone Disease
- Skin Condition
- Bone tumor of unknown nature
- Skin lesion of unknown type
- Soft tissue mass of unknown behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D492: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Blocked tear duct
- Tears
- Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
- Dacryostenosis
- Tear duct blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04551: Acquired stenosis of right nasolacrimal duct
- H04552: Acquired stenosis of left nasolacrimal duct
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer of the Eyelid
- Unspecified Skin Cancer of the Left Upper Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Skin Cancer
- Cutaneous Malignancy
- Skin Neoplasm
- Malignant Skin Tumor
- Left Upper Eyelid Malignant Neoplasm
- Left Upper Eyelid Cancer
- Undiagnosed Left Upper Eyelid Skin Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C441021: Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of right upper eyelid, including canthus
- C441091: Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of left upper eyelid, including canthus
- C441022: Unspecified malignant neoplasm of skin of right lower eyelid, including canthus
Also known as:
- Excessive Tearing
- Tears
- Watery eyes
- Epiphora
- Tearing eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04203: Unspecified epiphora, bilateral
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Left Hemifacial Spasm
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Left Facial Twitch
- Left Facial Muscle Spasm
- Left Side Facial Tic
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5132: Clonic hemifacial spasm, left
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Facial Myokymia
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Facial Muscle Quivering
- Facial Muscle Rippling
- Persistent Facial Twitch
ICD-10 Codes:
- G514: Facial myokymia
What procedures does Dr. Lin perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Lin performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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.
Also known as:
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Eyelid Corner Reconstruction (Canthoplasty)
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Chalazion Removal
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Eyelid Lesion Removal and Repair
- Eyelid Retraction Correction
- Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Canthoplasty
- Eyelid corner repair
- Eye shape surgery
- Reconstructive eyelid surgery
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Eyelid retraction repair
- Lower eyelid retraction surgery
- Fix pulled back eyelid
- Eyelid Bump Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67950: Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67961: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; up to one-fourth of lid margin
- 67911: Correction of lid retraction
- 67966: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; over one-fourth of lid margin
- 67805: Excision of chalazion; multiple, different lids
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Opening Dilation
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Tear Duct Probing with Anesthesia
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Probing of Tear Duct
- Anesthesia
- Lacrimal Punctum Dilation
- Tear Duct Widening
- Punctal Dilation
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Blocked tear duct procedure
- Tear duct irrigation
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
- Blocked tear duct treatment
- Lacrimal duct probing
CPT Codes:
- 68801: Dilation of lacrimal punctum, with or without irrigation
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
- 68811: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; requiring general anesthesia
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
- 68810: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation;
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing
- Lacrimal Duct Probing
- Tear Duct Irrigation
- Unblocking Tear Duct
CPT Codes:
- 68840: Probing of lacrimal canaliculi, with or without irrigation
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
- Tear Duct Obstruction Removal
- Tear Duct Bypass Surgery with Tube
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass
- Lacrimal Passage Clearance
- Dacryolith Removal
- Tear Duct Stone Removal
- Eye Foreign Body Removal (Tear Duct)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
- Conjunctivorhinostomy
- Tear Duct Stent Placement
- Eye to Nose Drainage Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)
- 68530: Removal of foreign body or dacryolith, lacrimal passages
- 68750: Conjunctivorhinostomy (fistulization of conjunctiva to nasal cavity); with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Eye Socket Exploration with Biopsy
- Eye Socket Lesion Removal
- Eye Socket Decompression Surgery
- Eye Socket Exploration and Biopsy
- Orbital Exploration
- Kroenlein Procedure
- Eye Socket Biopsy
- Orbitotomy
- Orbital Tumor Removal
- Eye Socket Growth Surgery
- Orbital Decompression
- Kroenlein Orbitotomy
- Eye Socket Bone Removal
- Orbitotomy without bone removal
- Orbital exploration
- Eye socket biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 67450: Orbitotomy with bone flap or window, lateral approach (eg, Kroenlein); for exploration, with or without biopsy
- 67412: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of lesion
- 67445: Orbitotomy with bone flap or window, lateral approach (eg, Kroenlein); with removal of bone for decompression
- 67400: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); for exploration, with or without biopsy
Also known as:
- Tear Sac Biopsy
- Lacrimal Sac Biopsy
- Biopsy of Tear Duct Sac
- Tear Gland Sac Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 68525: Biopsy of lacrimal sac
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Opening Procedure
- Conjunctival Lesion Removal
- Eye Content Removal with Implant
- Lacrimal Punctum Incision
- Punctal Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Opening
- Tear Duct Snip
- Eye Growth Excision
- Conjunctiva Lesion Surgery
- Pterygium Removal
- Ocular evisceration with implant
- Eye removal (partial) with prosthetic
- Evisceration of eye
CPT Codes:
- 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum
- 68110: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; up to 1 cm
- 65093: Evisceration of ocular contents; with implant
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plastic Repair
- Canaliculi repair
- Lacrimal canaliculus reconstruction
- Tear duct surgery
CPT Codes:
- 68700: Plastic repair of canaliculi
Also known as:
- Eyelash Correction for Trichiasis
- Trichiasis Treatment
- Ingrown Eyelash Removal
- Electrosurgery for Eyelashes
CPT Codes:
- 67825: Correction of trichiasis; epilation by other than forceps (eg, by electrosurgery, cryotherapy, laser surgery)
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Lower Eyelid Reconstruction
- Eyelid Reconstruction (Second Stage)
- Eyelid Flap Surgery
- Tarsoconjunctival Flap
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Full thickness eyelid repair
- Tarsoconjunctival flap
- Eyelid surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67973: Reconstruction of eyelid, full thickness by transfer of tarsoconjunctival flap from opposing eyelid; total eyelid, lower, 1 stage or first stage
- 67975: Reconstruction of eyelid, full thickness by transfer of tarsoconjunctival flap from opposing eyelid; second stage
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Also known as:
- Skin Harvest for Cultured Skin Graft
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Autologous Skin Graft Harvest
- Cultured Skin Biopsy
- Skin Tissue Collection for Graft
- Donor Skin for Graft
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15040: Harvest of skin for tissue cultured skin autograft, 100 sq cm or less
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Facial Skin Flap Surgery
- Pedicle Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer (Face)
- Reconstructive Flap Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15576: Formation of direct or tubed pedicle, with or without transfer; eyelids, nose, ears, lips, or intraoral
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
- Endoscopic Tear Duct Opening
- Nasal Endoscopy for Tear Duct
CPT Codes:
- 31239: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with dacryocystorhinostomy
Also known as:
- Removal of Nasal Turbinate
- Turbinate Reduction
- Inferior Turbinate Excision
- Nasal Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30130: Excision inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
Does Dr. Lin accept my insurance?
Dr. Lin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 653-9395 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lin accept in West Covina, CA?
Dr. Lin in West Covina, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Blue Shield of California
Bright Health
Centene
City of Los Angeles
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Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
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Where is Dr. Lin's office located?
Dr. Joseph Lin's Primary Practice
1135 S Sunset Ave Ste 210
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 653-9395
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 1346404340.
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. Joseph Lin's specialty?
Dr. Lin is a Ophthalmologist near West Covina, CA. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Lin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Lin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lin is affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital, Los Angeles General Medical Center 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
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Is Joseph Lin accepting new patients in West Covina, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Lin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Lin offer online booking?
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