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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lin, Surgeon in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Sophie Lin, MD, PHD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lin is fluent in English, 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 (718) 920-4321.
What languages does Dr. Lin speak?
Dr. Lin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Lin typically treat?
As a Surgeon, 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:
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Benign Left Breast Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous left breast growth
- Left breast mass
- Left breast lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D242: Benign neoplasm of left breast
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Changes in Right Breast
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous right breast changes
- Right breast benign dysplasia
- Right breast fibrocystic changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6091: Unspecified benign mammary dysplasia of right breast
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Lin typically perform?
As a Surgeon, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Simple Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
- Complete Mastectomy
- Breast Removal Surgery
- Total Mastectomy
- Unilateral Mastectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
- 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Breast Lesion Localization for Surgery
- Breast clip placement
- Wire localization for breast surgery
- Radioactive seed placement in breast
- Ultrasound-guided breast marker
- Breast Clip Placement
- Breast Seed Placement
- Stereotactic Breast Localization
- Wire Localization for Breast Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
- 19283: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance
Also known as:
- Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
- Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
- Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
- Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
- Breast Mass Removal with Marker
CPT Codes:
- 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
Also known as:
- Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
- Lymph Node Tracer Injection
- Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
- Sentinel Lymph Node Identification
CPT Codes:
- 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Lin accept my insurance?
Dr. Lin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 920-4321 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
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lin's office located?
Dr. Sophie Lin's Primary Practice
505 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143
(718) 920-4321
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 1922543750.
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. Sophie Lin's specialty?
Dr. Lin is a Surgeon near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Sophie Lin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lin is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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 Sophie Lin accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sophie Lin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sophie Lin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (718) 920-4321 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sophie Lin?
Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (718) 920-4321 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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