Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lin, Otolaryngologist in Kansas City, KS?
Dr. James Lin, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, KS with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lin’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lin’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lin?
Dr. James Lin, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lin empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hearing Loss/Tinnitus, Neurotology, Otology, Skull Base Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Kansas City/KS community, Dr. Lin is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Lin speak?
Dr. Lin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lin treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, 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:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Mixed Hearing Loss in Right Ear
- Mixed Hearing Loss
- Other Types of Hearing Loss
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Mixed Deafness Right Ear
- Combined Hearing Impairment Right Side
- Conductive-Sensorineural Hearing Loss Right Ear
- Combined Hearing Loss
- Conductive-Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Conductive and Nerve Hearing Loss
- Mixed Type Hearing Loss
- Uncommon Hearing Loss
- Atypical Hearing Loss
- Hearing Impairment
- Sound Conduction Hearing Loss
- Middle Ear Hearing Loss
- Outer Ear Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H90A31: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, right ear with restricted hearing on the contralateral side
- H90A32: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, unilateral, left ear with restricted hearing on the contralateral side
- H906: Mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H918X3: Other specified hearing loss, bilateral
- H9012: Conductive hearing loss, unilateral, left ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Blocked Right Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
- Impacted Earwax Right Ear
- Excessive Right Earwax
- Right Earwax Impaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
- H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear
- H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear
Also known as:
- Skin Cyst in Left Ear
- Ear Infection
- Cholesteatoma Left Ear
- Left Ear Growth
- Skin Cell Growth in Left Ear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7192: Unspecified cholesteatoma, left ear
- H7102: Cholesteatoma of attic, left ear
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
- Benign cranial nerve neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves
Also known as:
- Perforated Eardrum
- Otosclerosis
- Ear Disorder
- Ruptured eardrum
- Hole in eardrum
- Tympanic membrane tear
- Hardening of the ear bones
- Bone growth in the ear
- Stapes fixation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7291: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, right ear
- H8093: Unspecified otosclerosis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Perforated Eardrum in Left Ear
- Ear Disorder
- Ruptured Eardrum Left Ear
- Hole in Left Eardrum
- Tympanic Membrane Perforation Left Ear
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7292: Unspecified perforation of tympanic membrane, left ear
Also known as:
- Cholesteatoma
- Ear Infection
- Skin cyst in ear
- Pearl tumor
- Benign ear growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- H7191: Unspecified cholesteatoma, right ear
Also known as:
- Middle Ear and Mastoid Disorder
- Ear Disorder
- Middle Ear Problem
- Mastoid Bone Disorder
- Ear and Mastoid Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- H748X2: Other specified disorders of left middle ear and mastoid
Also known as:
- Meniere's Disease
- Ménière disease
- Ménière's Syndrome
- Endolymphatic Hydrops
- Inner Ear Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H8102: Meniere's disease, left ear
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does Dr. Lin perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, 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:
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Eardrum Repair with Mastoid Surgery
- Eardrum Repair with Hearing Bone Reconstruction
- Stapedectomy
- Eardrum and Mastoid Bone Repair
- Tympanoplasty
- Middle Ear Repair
- Eardrum Reconstruction
- Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
- Middle Ear and Mastoid Surgery
- Eardrum Reconstruction with Mastoidectomy
- Tympanoplasty with Ossicular Reconstruction
- Middle Ear Surgery
- PORP/TORP Placement
- Hearing Bone Repair
- Stapedotomy
- Middle Ear Bone Surgery
- Hearing Restoration Surgery
- Middle Ear Reconstruction
- Ossicular Chain Repair
CPT Codes:
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69643: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed wall, without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69633: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; with ossicular chain reconstruction and synthetic prosthesis (eg, partial ossicular replacement prosthesis [PORP], total ossicular replacement prosthesis [TORP])
- 69660: Stapedectomy or stapedotomy with reestablishment of ossicular continuity, with or without use of foreign material;
- 69646: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); radical or complete, with ossicular chain reconstruction
Also known as:
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Cochlear Implants
- Cochlear Device Implantation
- Hearing Implant Procedure
- Inner Ear Implant
CPT Codes:
- 69930: Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy
Also known as:
- Eardrum and Mastoid Bone Repair with Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
- Tympanomastoidectomy
- Middle Ear Reconstruction
- Canal Wall Tympanoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 69644: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed canal wall, with ossicular chain reconstruction
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Tympanostomy with Tubes
- Myringotomy with Tube Placement
- Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)
CPT Codes:
- 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Ear Drum Repair with Mastoid Bone Removal
- Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
- Middle Ear Reconstruction
- Radical Mastoidectomy
- Ear Drum and Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 69645: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); radical or complete, without ossicular chain reconstruction
Also known as:
- Hearing Test for Implanted Device
- Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Test
- Tympanometry
- Hearing Tests for Adults
- Hearing Tests for Children
- Cochlear Implant Evaluation
- Auditory Implant Assessment
- Post-Implant Hearing Test
- Full Audiometry Test
- Speech Recognition Test
- Hearing Threshold Evaluation
- Impedance Audiometry
- Middle Ear Test
- Ear Pressure Test
CPT Codes:
- 92626: Evaluation of auditory function for surgically implanted device(s) candidacy or postoperative status of a surgically implanted device(s); first hour
- 92557: Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition (92553 and 92556 combined)
- 92567: Tympanometry (impedance testing)
Also known as:
- Cochlear Implant Reprogramming
- Cochlear Implants
- Cochlear Implant Adjustment
- Hearing Implant Reprogramming
- Cochlear Device Tuning
CPT Codes:
- 92604: Diagnostic analysis of cochlear implant, age 7 years or older; subsequent reprogramming
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
- Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
- Autogenous ear cartilage graft
- Nose cartilage reconstruction
- Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
- Cartilage transplant for nose/ear
CPT Codes:
- 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
Does Dr. Lin accept my insurance?
Dr. Lin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lin accept in Kansas City, KS?
Dr. Lin in Kansas City, KS 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1316900178.
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. James Lin's specialty?
Dr. Lin is a Otolaryngologist near Kansas City, KS. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Lin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Lin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lin is affiliated with The University of Kansas Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 James Lin accepting new patients in Kansas City, KS?
Yes, Dr. James Lin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Lin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lin's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Lin?
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