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Who is Dr. Lin, Neurologist in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Karen Lin, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Luis Obispo, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Lin graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed her residency at Mayo Clinic Minnesota. Dr. Lin is fluent in English and Chinese, 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 (805) 476-7929.
Where did Dr. Lin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Clinic Minnesota
Medical School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
Is Dr. Lin board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Karen Lin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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 Neurologist like Dr. Lin typically treat?
As a Neurologist, 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:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Lin typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Lin may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
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 (805) 476-7929 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lin accept in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Lin in San Luis Obispo, 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
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lin's office located?
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 1205037983.
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. Karen Lin's specialty?
Dr. Lin is a Neurologist near San Luis Obispo, CA.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Karen Lin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lin is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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
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Is Karen Lin accepting new patients in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Karen Lin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Lin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (805) 476-7929 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Lin?
Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (805) 476-7929 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Lin have?
Dr. Karen Lin is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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