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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lin, Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Richard Lin, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lin is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lin’s office at (858) 554-9100.
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 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.
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Hole
- Cystoid Macular Edema
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
- Macular Cyst
- Foveal Hole
- Retinal Hole
- CME
- Macular swelling
- Fluid in the macula
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
- H35341: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, right eye
- H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
- Blocked Central Retinal Vein
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Fibrosis
- Wrinkled Retina
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- BRVO
- Eye Stroke
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- CRVO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
- H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
- H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- CRVO
- Eye stroke (vein)
- Central eye vein blockage
- BRVO
- Eye stroke (branch vein)
- Branch eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
- H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43812: Vitreous degeneration, left eye
- H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Horseshoe Retinal Tear
- Retinal Disorder
- U-shaped Retinal Tear
- Flap Retinal Tear
- Retinal Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- H33311: Horseshoe tear of retina without detachment, right eye
What procedures does Dr. Lin 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.
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
Also known as:
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
Does Dr. Lin accept my insurance?
Dr. Lin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-9100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lin accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Lin in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Crown Cork and Seal Company
HealthComp
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Arizona
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lin's office located?
Dr. Richard Lin's Primary Practice
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 554-9100
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 1821013863.
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. Richard Lin's specialty?
Dr. Lin is a Ophthalmologist near La Jolla, CA. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Lin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Lin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lin is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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
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Is Richard Lin accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Lin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Lin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (858) 554-9100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Lin?
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