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Dr. Yuan Lin, MD

Escondido, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lin, Surgeon in Escondido, CA?

    Dr. Yuan Lin, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Escondido, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Lin graduated from Taipei Med University and completed his residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Cardiovascular Surgery; Oh State Univ Hosp, Thoracic Surgery; Allegheny Gen Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Lin is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lin’s office at (619) 421-1111.

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

    • Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Cardiovascular Surgery; Oh State Univ Hosp, Thoracic Surgery; Allegheny Gen Hosp, General Surgery | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program

    • Medical School: Taipei Med Coll, Taipei, Taiwan (- Prior / | Taipei Med University

    Is Dr. Lin board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Yuan Lin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

    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 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.

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Unstable Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Unstable Chest Pain
    • Acute Coronary Syndrome
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Chest Aortic Aneurysm
    • Bulging Thoracic Aorta
    • Weakened Thoracic Aorta

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7120: Thoracic aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
    • Right Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Pus in Chest Cavity with Fistula
    • Abscess
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fistulas
    • Empyema with fistula
    • Pleural empyema with abnormal connection
    • Infected pleural space with fistula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J860: Pyothorax with fistula

    What procedures does Dr. Lin perform?

    As a 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.

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • Heart bypass surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Arterial bypass graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 33533: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); single arterial graft

    Also known as:

    • Endoscopic Vein Harvest for Bypass
    • Endoscopy
    • Video-Assisted Vein Harvest
    • Minimally Invasive Vein Removal
    • Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest
    • Vein Harvesting for CABG

    CPT Codes:

    • 33508: Endoscopy, surgical, including video-assisted harvest of vein(s) for coronary artery bypass procedure (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 2 Vein Grafts
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Heart bypass with vein grafts
    • Coronary revascularization
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • CABG Surgery
    • Open Heart Bypass

    CPT Codes:

    • 33518: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 2 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 33517: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); single vein graft (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Mitral Valve Replacement with Heart-Lung Machine
    • TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
    • Open Mitral Valve Replacement
    • Mitral Valve Surgery with Bypass
    • Surgical Mitral Valve Replacement
    • TAVI
    • Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33430: Replacement, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass
    • 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach

    Also known as:

    • Open Aortic Valve Replacement (Prosthetic Valve)
    • Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Open Heart Aortic Valve Surgery
    • Prosthetic Aortic Valve Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 33405: Replacement, aortic valve, open, with cardiopulmonary bypass; with prosthetic valve other than homograft or stentless valve

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Heart Assist Device Placement
    • Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Insertion
    • ECMO for Heart Failure
    • External Heart Pump Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33975: Insertion of ventricular assist device; extracorporeal, single ventricle

    Also known as:

    • Aortic Root and Ascending Aorta Replacement (Bentall Procedure)
    • Partial Aortic Arch Replacement
    • Bentall Procedure
    • Aortic Valve and Aorta Replacement
    • Ascending Aortic Graft
    • Aortic Root Reconstruction
    • Aortic Arch Graft
    • Hemiarch Aortic Repair
    • Aortic Arch Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 33863: Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, with aortic root replacement using valved conduit and coronary reconstruction (eg, Bentall)
    • 33866: Aortic hemiarch graft including isolation and control of the arch vessels, beveled open distal aortic anastomosis extending under one or more of the arch vessels, and total circulatory arrest or isolated cerebral perfusion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Triple Bypass Surgery (Additional Grafts)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • Coronary Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 33519: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 3 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Clearing Surgery
    • Carotid endarterectomy
    • Neck artery surgery
    • Vertebral artery clearing
    • Subclavian artery clearing

    CPT Codes:

    • 35301: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; carotid, vertebral, subclavian, by neck incision

    Also known as:

    • Chest Exploration for Post-Surgery Bleeding or Infection
    • Postoperative Chest Exploration
    • Chest Hemorrhage Exploration
    • Thoracic Infection Check

    CPT Codes:

    • 35820: Exploration for postoperative hemorrhage, thrombosis or infection; chest

    Also known as:

    • Repeat Heart Bypass or Valve Surgery
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Reoperation
    • Heart Valve Reoperation
    • Second Heart Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33530: Reoperation, coronary artery bypass procedure or valve procedure, more than 1 month after original operation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Ascending Aorta Graft for Aneurysm
    • Aortic Aneurysm Repair Surgery
    • Ascending Aorta Replacement
    • Heart Bypass for Aorta
    • Aortic Valve Suspension

    CPT Codes:

    • 33859: Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, includes valve suspension, when performed; for aortic disease other than dissection (eg, aneurysm)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of External Ventricular Assist Device
    • Extracorporeal VAD Removal
    • Heart Pump Removal
    • Single Ventricle Assist Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 33977: Removal of ventricular assist device; extracorporeal, single ventricle

    Also known as:

    • Lung Decortication and Pleurectomy
    • Lung Decortication (Thoracoscopy)
    • Lung Surface Stripping
    • Pleural Membrane Removal
    • Lung and Pleura Surgery
    • Thoracoscopic lung decortication
    • Pleural peel removal
    • Lung lining surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 32320: Decortication and parietal pleurectomy
    • 32652: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with total pulmonary decortication, including intrapleural pneumonolysis

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
    • Thoracentesis
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Lung Tap
    • Fluid Drainage from Chest

    CPT Codes:

    • 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance

    Does Dr. Lin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 421-1111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Lin in Escondido, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicare

    • Mohawk Industries

    • Molina

    • State of California

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lin's office located?

    Dr. Yuan Lin's Primary Practice

    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 300

    Escondido, CA 92029

    (619) 421-1111

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    Dr. Yuan Lin's Practice 2

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 221 Bldg 1

    La Mesa, CA 91942

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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 1487650412.

    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. Yuan Lin's specialty?

    Dr. Lin is a Surgeon near Escondido, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Lin to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lin is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Tri-City Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health 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 Yuan Lin accepting new patients in Escondido, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Yuan Lin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (619) 421-1111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Yuan Lin?

    Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (619) 421-1111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Yuan Lin have?

    Dr. Yuan Lin is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

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