EverydayHealthLogo
YL

Dr. Yingchih Lin, MD

Sunnyvale, CA

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Lin, Family Medicine Specialist in Sunnyvale, CA?

    Dr. Yingchih Lin, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sunnyvale, CA. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Lin graduated from Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School and completed his residency at Mountainside Hosp, Family Medicine; Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics; Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lin is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lin’s office at (408) 481-9800.

    Where did Dr. Lin go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mountainside Hosp, Family Medicine; Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics; Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Internal Medicine | UMDNJ

    • Medical School: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj | Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School

    Is Dr. Lin board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Yingchih Lin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lin typically treat?

    As a Family 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:

    • 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:

    • Abnormal Blood Chemistry
    • Blood
    • Irregular blood test results
    • Unusual blood work
    • Abnormal blood panel

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lin typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Yingchih 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 (408) 481-9800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Lin in Sunnyvale, 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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • UnitedHealth Group

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Lin's office located?

    Dr. Yingchih Lin's Primary Practice

    499 S Sunnyvale Ave

    Sunnyvale, CA 94086

    (408) 481-9800

    Get Directions

    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 1194817635.

    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. Yingchih Lin's specialty?

    Dr. Lin is a Family Medicine Specialist near Sunnyvale, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

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

    No, Lin is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: El Camino Health - Mountain View 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family 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 Yingchih Lin accepting new patients in Sunnyvale, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Yingchih Lin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (408) 481-9800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Yingchih Lin?

    Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (408) 481-9800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Yingchih Lin have?

    Dr. Yingchih Lin is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

    Other Family Medicine Specialist Near Sunnyvale, CA

    Dr. Myhanh Nguyen, MD

    Occupational Medicine Specialist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Sunnyvale, CA
    NM

    Family Medicine Specialist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Sunnyvale, CA
    SM

    Family Medicine Specialist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Sunnyvale, CA
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists