Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lin, Ophthalmologist in West Covina, CA?
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 an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Lin typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Droopy Eyelid
- Baggy Eyelids
- Entropion
- Eyelid Turning Out
- Eyelid Disorder
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Inward-turning eyelid
- Eyelid turning in
- Spastic entropion
- Ectropion
- Outward-Turning Eyelid
- Eyelid Malposition
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02001: Unspecified entropion of right upper eyelid
- H02102: Unspecified ectropion of right 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
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Lin typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Corner Reconstruction (Canthoplasty)
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Canthoplasty
- Eyelid corner repair
- Eye shape surgery
- Reconstructive eyelid surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
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
- 67950: Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Opening Dilation
- Lacrimal Punctum Dilation
- Tear Duct Widening
- Punctal Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 68801: Dilation of lacrimal punctum, with or without irrigation
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
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.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Commercial
Bright Health
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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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 hospitals are Dr. Lin affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Lin has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lin's NPI number?A 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