Patricia Lin, M.D.
NPI 1861599888 · Psychiatry Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patricia Lin, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1861599888).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861599888
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G66214 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 41 |
| Topiramate | 24 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 21 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 19 |
| Desvenlafaxine Succinatebrand: Desvenlafaxine Succinate Er | 16 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 15 |
| Risperidone | 14 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 13 |
| Diazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$47 across 2 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
- 2006-09-20
- Last updated
- 2009-06-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patricia Lin's NPI number?
- Patricia Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861599888, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patricia Lin's specialty?
- Patricia Lin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Patricia Lin located?
- Patricia Lin's practice location on file with NPPES is 4320 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122-1292.
- What is Patricia Lin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patricia Lin is (858) 554-6394.
- Does Patricia Lin accept Medicare?
- Patricia Lin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patricia Lin's NPI active?
- Yes — Patricia Lin's NPI (1861599888) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-06-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.