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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lin, Gynecologic Oncologist in Santa Clarita, CA?
Dr. Wei-Chien Lin, MD is a Gynecologic Oncologist, who primarily practices in Santa Clarita, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lin graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at Temple University Hospital Program. Dr. Lin is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lin’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lin’s office at (661) 799-1999.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lin?
Dr. Wei-Chien Lin, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist 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 Gynecologic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Clarita/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: Temple University Hospital Program
Medical School: Mechanical Engineering
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 a Gynecologic Oncologist, 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:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
- Malignant Uterine Tumor
- Uterine Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Uterus
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
- C55: Malignant neoplasm of uterus, part unspecified
Also known as:
- Early Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Carcinoma in situ of cervix
- Precancerous cervical cells
- Non-invasive cervical cancer
- Stage 0 cervical cancer
- Malignant Cervical Tumor
- Cervical Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- D069: Carcinoma in situ of cervix, unspecified
- C539: Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the ovary
- Ovarian carcinoma
- Female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C569: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
Also known as:
- Retroperitoneal fibrosis
- Ormond's disease
- RPF
- Retroperitoneal scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- K682: Retroperitoneal fibrosis
Also known as:
- Abdominal or Pelvic Swelling, Mass, or Lump
- Belly lump
- Pelvic mass
- Abdominal swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1900: Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Noninflammatory Disorder of Ovary, Fallopian Tube, and Broad Ligament
- Ovarian Disorder
- Ovarian and Tubal Problems
- Broad Ligament Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- N838: Other noninflammatory disorders of ovary, fallopian tube and broad ligament
Also known as:
- Other Uterine Disorder
- Uterine Disease
- Non-inflammatory Uterine Conditions
- Uterine Problems
- Uterine Health Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- N858: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
What procedures does Dr. Lin perform?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, 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:
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
- Radical Abdominal Hysterectomy with Lymph Node Removal
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
- Abdominal Uterus Removal
- Open Hysterectomy
- Uterus and Cervix Removal
- Ovary and Tube Removal with Hysterectomy
- Minimally Invasive Total Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Salpingo-oophorectomy
- Total Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic)
- Radical Hysterectomy
- Uterus and Lymph Node Removal
- Open Hysterectomy with Lymphadenectomy
CPT Codes:
- 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
- 58150: Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s);
- 58573: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
- 58210: Radical abdominal hysterectomy, with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy and para-aortic lymph node sampling (biopsy), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s)
Also known as:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
- Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
- Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
- Peritoneal lesion fulguration
- Endometriosis removal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method
Also known as:
- Vaginal Biopsy
- Cervical Biopsy or Lesion Removal
- Vaginal Mucosa Biopsy
- Vaginal Tissue Sample
- Simple Vaginal Biopsy
- Cervix Tissue Sample
- Cervical Lesion Excision
- Cervical Fulguration
- Cervix Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 57100: Biopsy of vaginal mucosa; simple (separate procedure)
- 57500: Biopsy of cervix, single or multiple, or local excision of lesion, with or without fulguration (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
- D&C
- Uterine Scraping
- Uterine Dilation and Curettage
CPT Codes:
- 58120: Dilation and curettage, diagnostic and/or therapeutic (nonobstetrical)
Also known as:
- Extensive Gynecological Cancer Surgery
- Ovarian Cancer Debulking Surgery
- Radical Hysterectomy with Lymphadenectomy
- Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy with Omentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 58954: Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with omentectomy, total abdominal hysterectomy and radical dissection for debulking; with pelvic lymphadenectomy and limited para-aortic lymphadenectomy
Also known as:
- Cervical Cone Biopsy (LEEP)
- LEEP Procedure
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
- Cervical Conization
- Cone Biopsy of Cervix
CPT Codes:
- 57522: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; loop electrode excision
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for Cancer
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Total Hysterectomy with Omentectomy
- Ovarian Cancer Debulking Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Uterine Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58575: Laparoscopy, surgical, total hysterectomy for resection of malignancy (tumor debulking), with omentectomy including salpingo-oophorectomy, unilateral or bilateral, when performed
Also known as:
- Hysteroscopy with Fibroid Removal
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Fibroid Removal
- Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
- Uterine Polyp Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58561: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with removal of leiomyomata
Also known as:
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device removal
- Take out IUD
- Remove birth control device
- IUD explant
CPT Codes:
- 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Partial Vulva Removal
- Simple Partial Vulvectomy
- Vulvar Excision
- Outer Genital Area Removal
CPT Codes:
- 56620: Vulvectomy simple; partial
Also known as:
- Vulva or Perineum Biopsy (One Lesion)
- Genital Skin Biopsy
- Perineal Biopsy
- Vulvar Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 56605: Biopsy of vulva or perineum (separate procedure); 1 lesion
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Curettage
- Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage
Also known as:
- Ureter Release for Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
- Ureterolysis
- Ureter Repositioning
- Release of Ureter from Scar Tissue
CPT Codes:
- 50715: Ureterolysis, with or without repositioning of ureter for retroperitoneal fibrosis
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
- Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
- Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
- Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy
Also known as:
- Appendectomy (During Other Surgery)
- Appendix Removal
- Incidental Appendectomy
- Appendectomy with another procedure
CPT Codes:
- 44955: Appendectomy; when done for indicated purpose at time of other major procedure (not as separate procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Biopsy
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Abdominal Biopsy via Laparoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 49321: Laparoscopy, surgical; with biopsy (single or multiple)
Does Dr. Lin accept my insurance?
Dr. Lin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 799-1999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lin accept in Santa Clarita, CA?
Dr. Lin in Santa Clarita, 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
Apex Healthcare
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lin's office located?
Dr. Wei-Chien Lin's Primary Practice
23823 Valencia Blvd Ste 250
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 799-1999
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 1437260775.
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. Wei-Chien Lin's specialty?
Dr. Lin is a Gynecologic Oncologist near Santa Clarita, CA. An obstetrician/gynecologist specializing in gynecologic oncology provides consultation and comprehensive management for patients with gynecologic cancer. This includes performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures essential for the total care of patients with gynecologic cancer and addressing any resulting complications. Contact Dr. Lin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Wei-Chien Lin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lin is affiliated with City of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center 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 Wei-Chien Lin accepting new patients in Santa Clarita, CA?
Yes, Dr. Wei-Chien Lin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wei-Chien Lin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (661) 799-1999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wei-Chien Lin?
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