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Dr. Margaret Lin, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lin, Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Margaret Lin, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lin is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lin’s office at (415) 353-1818.

    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 Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lin typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lin typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Lin may include:

    Please contact Dr. Lin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Lin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-1818 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lin accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Lin in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Lin's office located?

    Dr. Margaret Lin's Primary Practice

    400 Parnassus Ave # 300

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 353-1818

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    Dr. Margaret Lin's Practice 2

    1975 4th St Fl 1

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    What hospitals are Dr. Lin affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Lin has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital And Trauma Center,San Francisco, CA

    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 1700170669.

    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. Margaret Lin's specialty?

    Dr. Lin is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Margaret Lin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lin is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Ahmc Seton 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Margaret Lin accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Margaret Lin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Margaret Lin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (415) 353-1818 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Margaret Lin?

    Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (415) 353-1818 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lin's office located?

    Dr. Lin's office is located in San Francisco, CA.