25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Lin, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. James Lin, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lin graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his residency at Advocate Lutheran Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine; Msu-Kalamazoo Ctr Med Stu, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lin is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lin’s office at (858) 499-2600.
Where did Dr. Lin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Advocate Lutheran Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine; Msu-Kalamazoo Ctr Med Stu, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Medical College of Wisconsin | Medical College of Wisconsin | East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine
Is Dr. Lin board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. James Lin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
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 Dr. Lin treat?
As a Internist, 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Skin Disorder
- Skin Condition
- Skin Problem
- Dermatological Condition
- Skin Ailment
ICD-10 Codes:
- L989: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- Atypical Anxiety
- Uncommon Anxiety Disorder
- Specific Anxiety Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- F418: Other specified anxiety disorders
Also known as:
- Kidney and Ureter Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney and Ureter Problem
- Renal and Ureteral Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N289: Disorder of kidney and ureter, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Lin perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Lin may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lin's office.
Does Dr. Lin accept my insurance?
Dr. Lin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 499-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lin accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Lin in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Medicare
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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 1295847267.
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 Internist near San Diego, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Lin to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. James Lin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lin is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 San Diego, 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 (858) 499-2600 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 (858) 499-2600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Lin have?
Dr. James Lin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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