17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lin, Neurologist in Germantown, MD?
Dr. Chang-Ching Lin, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Germantown, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. 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 (301) 562-7200.
Where did Dr. Lin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College
Is Dr. Lin board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Chang-Ching 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:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Abnormal Skin Sensations
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
- Skin Sensation Issues
- Unusual Skin Feelings
- Altered Skin Sensation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
- R209: Unspecified disturbances of skin sensation
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Leg Pain
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Lower limb pain
- Leg discomfort
- Aching leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79606: Pain in leg, unspecified
Also known as:
- Communication Problems from Brain Issues
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Cognitive-linguistic disorder
- Trouble speaking after brain injury
- Difficulty understanding language
ICD-10 Codes:
- R41841: Cognitive communication deficit
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
Does Dr. Lin accept my insurance?
Dr. Lin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 562-7200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lin accept in Germantown, MD?
Dr. Lin in Germantown, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lin's office located?
Dr. Chang-Ching Lin's Primary Practice
20410 Observation Dr Ste 205
Germantown, MD 20876
(301) 562-7200
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 1558348821.
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. Chang-Ching Lin's specialty?
Dr. Lin is a Neurologist near Germantown, MD.
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. Chang-Ching Lin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lin is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, Medstar Montgomery 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 Chang-Ching Lin accepting new patients in Germantown, MD?
Yes, Dr. Chang-Ching Lin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chang-Ching Lin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (301) 562-7200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chang-Ching Lin?
Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (301) 562-7200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chang-Ching Lin have?
Dr. Chang-Ching Lin is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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