Yuan Lin, M.D.
NPI 1487650412 · Surgery Physician · La Mesa, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Yuan Lin, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in La Mesa, CA (NPI 1487650412).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487650412
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A43050 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
240 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Interpretation and Report of Ultrasound of Heart93314 | 52 | $88 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 40 | $1,641 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 37 | $15 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 27 | $176 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 25 | $50 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 1 Graft33517 | 20 | $176 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$366 across 9 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-23
- Last updated
- 2016-02-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yuan Lin's NPI number?
- Yuan Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487650412, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Yuan Lin's specialty?
- Yuan Lin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Yuan Lin located?
- Yuan Lin's practice location on file with NPPES is 5565 Grossmont Center Dr Building 1, La Mesa, CA 91942-3022.
- What is Yuan Lin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Yuan Lin is (619) 421-1111.
- Does Yuan Lin accept Medicare?
- Yuan Lin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Yuan Lin's NPI active?
- Yes — Yuan Lin's NPI (1487650412) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-02-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.