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47 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lin, Specialist in Elk Grove, CA?
Dr. James Lin, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Elk Grove, CA. He has been practicing for over 47 years and is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Lin graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Nyu Hospitals Center, Surgery Of The Hand-Plastic Surgery; Nassau Co Med Ctr, Plastic Surgery; Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, General Surgery. Dr. Lin is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lin’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lin’s office at (916) 525-1559.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lin?
Dr. James Lin, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lin empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cosmetic Surgery, Facelift, Liposuction, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Elk Grove/CA community, Dr. Lin is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Lin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nyu Hospitals Center, Surgery Of The Hand-Plastic Surgery; Nassau Co Med Ctr, Plastic Surgery; Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, General Surgery | Nassau County Medical Center (Plastic Surgery)
Medical School: Suny At Stony Brook Hlth Sci Ctr, Stony Brook Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Is Dr. Lin board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. James Lin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Lin speak?
Dr. Lin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Japanese
What conditions does Dr. Lin treat?
As a 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.
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5600: Carpal tunnel syndrome, unspecified upper limb
Also known as:
- Trigger Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis
- Digital Tenosynovitis
- Finger Tendonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6530: Trigger finger, unspecified finger
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the thumb joint
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M189: Osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
Also known as:
- Head Lump or Swelling
- Head Mass
- Bump on Head
- Head Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R220: Localized swelling, mass and lump, head
Also known as:
- Broken Wrist Bone
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Fractured Wrist
- Wrist Fracture
- Distal Radius Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52509A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of unspecified radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does Dr. Lin perform?
As a Specialist, 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:
- Dynamic Finger Splint Application
- Short Arm Splint Application
- Moving Finger Splint
- Active Finger Splint
- Therapeutic Finger Splint
- Forearm to hand splint
- Static arm splint
- Wrist and forearm splint
- Arm immobilization splint
CPT Codes:
- 29131: Application of finger splint; dynamic
- 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Wrist Bone Removal
- Small Hand/Finger Tumor Removal
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
- Hand Bone Reshaping Surgery (Metacarpal Osteotomy)
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
- Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
- Partial Carpectomy
- Wrist Bone Excision
- Carpal Bone Removal
- Hand Soft Tissue Excision
- Finger Tumor Removal
- Vascular Malformation Excision Hand
- Subcutaneous Hand Lesion Removal
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
- Metacarpal Osteotomy
- Hand Bone Correction Surgery
- Finger Bone Reshaping
CPT Codes:
- 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
- 25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone
- 26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
- 26123: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft);
- 26565: Osteotomy; metacarpal, each
Also known as:
- Hand and Forearm Cast Application
- Gauntlet Cast
- Wrist and Forearm Cast
- Hand Cast
- Lower Arm Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29085: Application, cast; hand and lower forearm (gauntlet)
Also known as:
- Small Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Face/Scalp)
- Small Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
- Facial Lump Removal
- Scalp Tumor Surgery
- Back Lump Excision
- Flank Tumor Surgery
- Subcutaneous Mass Removal
CPT Codes:
- 21011: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face or scalp, subcutaneous; less than 2 cm
- 21930: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
- Percutaneous Fixation of Hand Bone Fracture
- Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
- Hand Bone Fracture Care
- Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation
- Metacarpal Fracture Fixation
- Pinning Hand Bone Fracture
- Minimally Invasive Hand Fracture Repair
- Hand Fracture Percutaneous Pinning
CPT Codes:
- 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone
- 26608: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of metacarpal fracture, each bone
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Non-Surgical Finger or Thumb Fracture Treatment
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
- Closed Distal Phalangeal Fracture Treatment
- Broken Finger Tip Treatment
- Thumb Fracture Care without Manipulation
- Phalangeal Fracture Non-Surgical
CPT Codes:
- 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation
- 26750: Closed treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Face or Scalp Tumor Removal
- Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
- Small Tumor Removal from Neck or Chest
- Soft tissue tumor excision
- Subcutaneous tumor removal
- Facial lump removal
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
- Flank Tumor Removal
- Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
- Back Tumor Surgery
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Neck Lump Removal
- Chest Wall Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 21012: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face or scalp, subcutaneous; 2 cm or greater
- 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
- 21555: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
Also known as:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Finger or Thumb Fracture
- Phalangeal fracture treatment
- Broken finger treatment
- Thumb fracture care
CPT Codes:
- 26720: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
- Ganglion cyst removal hand
- Tendon sheath lesion excision
- Mucous cyst removal finger
CPT Codes:
- 26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger
Also known as:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
Also known as:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
- De Quervain's Release
- Wrist Tendon Decompression
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
CPT Codes:
- 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
Also known as:
- Mallet Finger Repair
- Extensor Tendon Repair (Finger)
- Closed Mallet Finger Treatment
- Finger Tendon Pinning
CPT Codes:
- 26432: Closed treatment of distal extensor tendon insertion, with or without percutaneous pinning (eg, mallet finger)
Also known as:
- Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
- Intercarpal Arthroplasty
- Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
- Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty
CPT Codes:
- 25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)
Also known as:
- Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
- Buried wire removal
- Pin removal surgery
- Rod removal (superficial)
CPT Codes:
- 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Hand Bone Fracture (Metacarpal)
- Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
- Hand Fracture Fixation
- Broken Hand Bone Surgery
- Metacarpal Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
CPT Codes:
- 26615: Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, includes internal fixation, when performed, each bone
Also known as:
- Finger Bone Cyst or Tumor Removal
- Finger Bone Tumor Excision
- Finger Bone Cyst Curettage
- Remove Finger Bone Growth
CPT Codes:
- 26210: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor of proximal, middle, or distal phalanx of finger;
Also known as:
- Finger Splint Application
- Static Finger Splint
- Finger Immobilization
- Finger Brace
CPT Codes:
- 29130: Application of finger splint; static
Also known as:
- Wrist Fusion with Bone Graft
- Wrist Arthrodesis
- Surgical Wrist Fusion
- Bone Graft for Wrist
CPT Codes:
- 25825: Arthrodesis, Wrist; With Autograft (Includes Obtaining Graft)
Also known as:
- Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
- Hand Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
- Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
- Subcutaneous Hand Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26111: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; 1.5 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Finger/Thumb Fracture
- Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Repair
- Finger Bone Internal Fixation
- Broken Finger Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26735: Open treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
Also known as:
- Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Joint Tap
- Bursa Fluid Removal
- Small Joint Injection
- Arthrocentesis
CPT Codes:
- 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Wrist Bone Fracture
- Scaphoid Fracture Treatment (Non-Surgical)
- Navicular Bone Fracture Treatment
- Wrist Fracture Care Without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 25622: Closed Treatment Of Carpal Scaphoid (Navicular) Fracture; Without Manipulation
Also known as:
- Forearm/Wrist Tendon Transfer
- Tendon Transplant (Arm/Wrist)
- Tendon Graft (Forearm)
- Flexor Tendon Transfer
- Extensor Tendon Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 25310: Tendon transplantation or transfer, flexor or extensor, forearm and/or wrist, single; each tendon
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Lesion Removal (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Facial Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
- Lip Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Ear Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Surgery
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
- Skin growth excision
- Mole removal
- Benign skin tumor removal
- Skin lesion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
- 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 11421: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Breast Implant Capsule Revision
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
- Capsulectomy (Breast Implant)
- Capsulotomy (Breast Implant)
- Breast Implant Scar Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19318: Breast reduction
- 19370: Revision of peri-implant capsule, breast, including capsulotomy, capsulorrhaphy, and/or partial capsulectomy
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
- Facial Wound Repair
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Complex Wound Closure
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Injury Repair
- Stitches for facial cut
- Intermediate wound closure
- Repair of facial laceration
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
CPT Codes:
- 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
- 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Facial mole removal
- Eyelid lesion excision
- Lip lesion removal
- Benign growth removal from face
CPT Codes:
- 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Delayed Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
- Secondary Breast Augmentation
- Reconstructive Breast Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy
Also known as:
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
- Benign Growth Excision (Scalp/Neck)
- Hand/Foot Lesion Removal
- Genital Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11422: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Breast Implant Removal
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Explant Surgery
- Breast Augmentation Removal
- Silicone Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19328: Removal of intact breast implant
Also known as:
- Panniculectomy (Lower Abdomen Skin Removal)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Excess Skin Removal (Abdomen)
- Infraumbilical Lipectomy
- Tummy Tuck (Panniculectomy)
- Abdominal Skin Excision
CPT Codes:
- 15830: Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue (Includes Lipectomy); Abdomen, Infraumbilical Panniculectomy
Also known as:
- Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
- Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
- Breast Reinforcement Implant
- Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
- Tissue Scaffold Implant
CPT Codes:
- 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
Also known as:
- Digital Nerve Repair (Hand or Foot)
- Finger Nerve Repair
- Toe Nerve Repair
- Hand Nerve Suture
- Foot Nerve Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 64831: Suture of digital nerve, hand or foot; 1 nerve
Does Dr. Lin accept my insurance?
Dr. Lin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 525-1559 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lin accept in Elk Grove, CA?
Dr. Lin in Elk Grove, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Medicaid
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Where is Dr. Lin's office located?
Dr. James Lin's Primary Practice
8021 Laguna Blvd Ste 3
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 525-1559
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 1851406540.
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 Specialist near Elk Grove, CA. Contact Dr. Lin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Lin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lin is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 James Lin accepting new patients in Elk Grove, 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 (916) 525-1559 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Lin?
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Which board certifications does Dr. James Lin have?
Dr. James Lin is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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