Charles Lin, MD
NPI 1780818161 · Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician · Stanford, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Lin, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider in Stanford, CA (NPI 1780818161).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780818161
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cornea and External Diseases Specialist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A107705 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,115 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Scan of Cornea to Determine Thickness76514 | 371 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 284 | $111 |
| Ct Scan of Cornea92025 | 218 | $23 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 212 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 170 | $163 |
| Imaging of Front Third of Eye Using a Special Microscope92286 | 119 | $25 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 427 | 199 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 83 | 30 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 83 | 43 |
| Fluorometholone | 66 | 38 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 64 | 16 |
| Timolol Maleate | 43 | 22 |
| Latanoprost | 41 | 14 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$651 across 15 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 10 Koret Way Box 0731UcsfSan Francisco, CA 94143-0001Phone: (415) 353-2800Fax: (415) 476-1922
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-05-13
- Last updated
- 2024-04-04
- Certified
- 2024-04-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Lin's NPI number?
- Charles Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780818161, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Lin's specialty?
- Charles Lin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Lin located?
- Charles Lin's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200.
- What is Charles Lin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Lin is (650) 723-4000.
- Does Charles Lin accept Medicare?
- Charles Lin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Lin's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Lin's NPI (1780818161) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.