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Dr. Peter Lin, MD

Los Gatos, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lin, Neurologist in Los Gatos, CA?

    Dr. Peter Lin, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Los Gatos, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Lin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lin’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lin’s office at (408) 376-0316.

    Is Dr. Lin board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Peter 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:

    • 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:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
    • Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Parkinson's with Variable Movements
    • PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
    • On-Off Parkinson's
    • Fluctuating Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods
    • Variable Parkinson's Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
    • G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Lin typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, 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:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Lin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 376-0316 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Lin in Los Gatos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Lin's office located?

    Dr. Peter Lin's Primary Practice

    15000 Los Gatos Blvd Ste 8

    Los Gatos, CA 95032

    (408) 376-0316

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    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 1780871186.

    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. Peter Lin's specialty?

    Dr. Lin is a Neurologist near Los Gatos, 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. Peter Lin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lin is affiliated with Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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

    When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Peter Lin accepting new patients in Los Gatos, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Peter Lin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (408) 376-0316 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Lin?

    Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (408) 376-0316 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Lin have?

    Dr. Peter Lin is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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