Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lin, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Charles Lin, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lin completed his residency at University of California, San Francisco. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Fellow: Second Year in Practice. Dr. Lin is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lin’s office at (415) 353-2564.
Where did Dr. Lin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCSF Dept of Ophthalmology, San Francsico, CA | UCSF Dept of Ophthalmology CA
Residency: University of California, San Francisco | University of California, San Francisco
Is Dr. Lin board certified as a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Charles Lin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology , American Board of Ophthalmology since 2012, American Board of Ophthalmology since 2013
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 Cornea and External Diseases 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.
Also known as:
- Corneal Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Eye Transplant
- Cornea Graft
- Keratoplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z947: Corneal transplant status
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
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:
- Fuchs' Dystrophy
- Corneal Disorder
- Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy', 'Fuchs' Corneal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18513: Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Corneal Swelling
- Corneal Disorder
- Swollen Cornea
- Corneal Edema
- Fluid in Cornea
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1820: Unspecified corneal edema
Also known as:
- Corneal Scars or Cloudy Spots
- Corneal Disorder
- Corneal Clouding
- Corneal Haze
- Corneal Leukoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H179: Unspecified corneal scar and opacity
What procedures does Dr. Lin perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, 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:
- 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:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Corneal Lesion Removal (Keratectomy)
- Corneal Puncture Procedure
- Partial Corneal Transplant
- Intraocular Lens Repositioning
- Eye Implant Removal
- Conjunctival Lesion Removal
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Iris or Ciliary Body Suture (Eye Surgery)
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft', 'Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium', 'Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- Corneal Excision
- Lamellar Keratectomy
- Partial Cornea Removal
- Anterior Corneal Puncture
- Corneal Erosion Treatment
- Eye Surface Puncture
- Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty
- Corneal Graft (Partial)
- DALK (Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty)
- IOL repositioning
- Lens implant adjustment
- Eye lens surgery
- Anterior Segment Implant Removal
- Ocular Implant Extraction
- Eye Growth Excision
- Conjunctiva Lesion Surgery
- Pterygium Removal
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Iris Repair Surgery
- Ciliary Body Suture
- McCannel Suture
- Eye Iris Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 65400: Excision of lesion, cornea (keratectomy, lamellar, partial), except pterygium
- 65600: Multiple punctures of anterior cornea (eg, for corneal erosion, tattoo)
- 65710: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); anterior lamellar
- 66825: Repositioning of intraocular lens prosthesis, requiring an incision (separate procedure)
- 65920: Removal of implanted material, anterior segment of eye
- 68110: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; up to 1 cm
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 66682: Suture of iris, ciliary body (separate procedure) with retrieval of suture through small incision (eg, McCannel suture)
Also known as:
- Endothelial Corneal Transplant
- Corneal Transplant Surgery
- Penetrating Corneal Transplant
- Keratoplasty
- Endothelial keratoplasty
- Corneal graft
- Penetrating Keratoplasty
- Full-Thickness Corneal Transplant
- Eye Surface Transplant
- PKP (Penetrating Keratoplasty)
- Cornea Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
- 65755: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (in pseudophakia)
- 65730: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (except in aphakia or pseudophakia)
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Eye Injection (Anterior Chamber)
- Eye Surface Injection
- Injection into front of eye
- Anterior chamber injection
- Ocular injection
- Subconjunctival Shot
- Eye Injection
- Conjunctival Injection
CPT Codes:
- 66020: Injection, anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); air or liquid
- 68200: Subconjunctival injection
Also known as:
- Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
- Trichiasis Epilation
- Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
- Ingrown Eyelash Removal
CPT Codes:
- 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only
Also known as:
- Eye Surgery Wound Repair
- Anterior segment wound revision
- Eye wound repair
- Ocular wound revision
CPT Codes:
- 66250: Revision or repair of operative wound of anterior segment, any type, early or late, major or minor procedure
Also known as:
- Cornea Surface Cell Removal with Chelating Agent
- Corneal debridement with EDTA
- Removal of corneal surface cells
- Eye surface treatment
CPT Codes:
- 65436: Removal of corneal epithelium; with application of chelating agent (eg, EDTA)
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Exchange
- IOL Exchange
- Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
- Replacement of Eye Implant
CPT Codes:
- 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Iris Lesion Removal Surgery
- Iridectomy for Lesion
- Corneoscleral Iridectomy
- Eye Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 66600: Iridectomy, with corneoscleral or corneal section; for removal of lesion
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Plug Insertion
- Punctal Plug Insertion
- Lacrimal Punctum Closure
- Dry Eye Plugs
CPT Codes:
- 68761: Closure of the lacrimal punctum; by plug, each
Also known as:
- Eye Surface Reconstruction with Amniotic Membrane
- Amniotic Membrane Transplant (Eye)
- Ocular Surface Repair
- Cornea Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 65780: Ocular surface reconstruction; amniotic membrane transplantation, multiple layers
Also known as:
- Eye Fluid Removal
- Anterior Chamber Paracentesis
- Aqueous Humor Removal
- Eye Pressure Relief Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 65800: Paracentesis of anterior chamber of eye (separate procedure); with removal of aqueous
Also known as:
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
CPT Codes:
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
Also known as:
- Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye (No Stitches)
- Ocular surface repair with amniotic membrane
- Eye membrane graft
- Sutureless amniotic membrane transplant
CPT Codes:
- 65778: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; without sutures
Also known as:
- Corneal Epithelium Removal
- Corneal Abrasion
- Corneal Curettage
- Eye Surface Scraping
CPT Codes:
- 65435: Removal of corneal epithelium; with or without chemocauterization (abrasion, curettage)
Does Dr. Lin accept my insurance?
Dr. Lin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2564 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lin accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Lin in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lin's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Fellow: Second Year in Practice
Fellow
Awards
Heed Fellowship, The Heed Foundation
Alpha Omega Alpha, UCSF
Phi Beta Kappa, Harvard University
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 1780818161.
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. Charles Lin's specialty?
Dr. Lin is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Stanford, CA. An ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye diagnoses and treats conditions affecting these structures. This specialist manages disorders such as corneal infections, eyelid malposition's, and conjunctival diseases using both medical and surgical methods. Contact Dr. Lin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Charles Lin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lin is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, San Mateo 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
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Is Charles Lin accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Charles Lin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Lin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (415) 353-2564 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Lin?
Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (415) 353-2564 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Lin have?
Dr. Charles Lin is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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