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Dr. Walter Lin, MD

Plastic Surgeon

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lin, Plastic Surgeon in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Walter Lin, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lin’s office at (415) 476-2773.

    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 Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Lin typically treat?

    As a Plastic 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:

    • Lymphedema
    • Arm Swelling After Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling
    • Post-Mastectomy Lymphedema
    • Swelling After Breast Cancer Surgery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
    • I972: Postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Gender incongruence
    • Gender identity issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Transgender Identity
    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Transsexual Identity
    • Gender Transition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F640: Transsexualism

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swelling
    • Edema
    • Localized Edema
    • Fluid Retention
    • Swelling in one area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R600: Localized edema

    What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Lin typically perform?

    As a Plastic 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:

    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    Also known as:

    • Nipple and Areola Reconstruction
    • Nipple Reconstruction
    • Areola Reconstruction
    • Breast Nipple Surgery
    • Post-Mastectomy Nipple Creation

    CPT Codes:

    • 19350: Nipple/areola reconstruction

    Also known as:

    • Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
    • Surgery
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Direct Blood Vessel Repair in Arm/Hand
    • Upper Extremity Vascular Repair
    • Arm Artery Repair
    • Vein Repair Arm

    CPT Codes:

    • 35206: Repair blood vessel, direct; upper extremity

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Repair with Donor Nerve Graft
    • Nerve Graft Surgery
    • Allograft Nerve Repair
    • Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 64912: Nerve repair; with nerve allograft, each nerve, first strand (cable)

    Also known as:

    • Finger Joint Capsule Surgery
    • Finger Joint Capsulectomy
    • Finger Joint Capsulotomy
    • Interphalangeal Joint Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26525: Capsulectomy or capsulotomy; interphalangeal joint, each joint

    Does Dr. Lin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 476-2773 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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Lin's office located?

    Dr. Walter Lin's Primary Practice

    45 Castro St Ste 121

    San Francisco, CA 94114

    (415) 476-2773

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    Ucsf Department Of Surgery

    513 Parnassus Ave # S-321

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    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 1679862635.

    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. Walter Lin's specialty?

    Dr. Lin is a Plastic Surgeon near San Francisco, CA.

    What does a Plastic Surgeon do?

    A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lin is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, Providence St. Jude 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 Dr. Walter Lin accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Walter Lin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (415) 476-2773 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (415) 476-2773 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lin's office located?

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