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- 12462 Putnam St, Whittier, CA 90602
About Dr. Lin
Based in Whittier, CA, Edwin Y. Lin, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under hematology. Edwin graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 2004. Edwin is also listed as specializing in hematology & oncology. According to Medicare claims data, Edwin cared for 448 Medicare patients across 1,151 services. The services billed most often include injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg. NPI 1477755288 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (562) 789-5480
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12462 PUTNAM ST
Whittier, CA 90602
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Hematology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Anemia
- Blood clots
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Leukemia
- Lung cancer
- Lymphoma
- Prostate cancer
Anemia
- Folate Deficiency
Bleeding disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Frequent Unexplained Nosebleeds
- Heavy Period Bleeding From Bleeding Disorder
- Unexplained Bruising
Blood and immune disorders
- Cold Protein In Blood
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
Blood cancer
- Multiple Myeloma
- Pre-Myeloma Protein In Blood
- Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
Blood clots
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Blood Clots In Pregnancy
- Deep vein thrombosis
Bone marrow disorders
- Bone Marrow Scarring
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Clotting disorders
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
Inherited blood disorders
- Sickle Cell Trait
Iron disorders
- Hemochromatosis
- High Ferritin
- Low Ferritin
Lymph conditions
Lymph disorders
- Castleman Disease
Metabolic blood disorders
- Porphyria
Nutritional blood disorders
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
Organ conditions
Platelet disorders
- High Platelet Count
- Low Platelets
- Rare Blood Clotting Disease
Protein disorders
- Amyloidosis
Red blood cell disorders
- Cold-Triggered Blood Breakdown
- Hemolytic Anemia in Children
- Nighttime Red Blood Cell Breakdown
- Sickle cell disease
- Thalassemia
- Thick Blood
White blood cell disorders
- High Eosinophil Count
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Histamine Intolerance
- Low White Blood Cell Count
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Blood transfusion
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
Blood treatments
- Blood Exchange Transfusion
- Plasmapheresis
- Platelet Removal Procedure
- Therapeutic Blood Draw
- White Blood Cell Removal Procedure
Catheter care
- Chemo Port Flush And Maintenance
Cell therapy
- Donor Lymphocyte Infusion
Cellular therapy
- CAR-T Therapy
Consultation
- Bleeding Disorder Testing
- Second Opinion For Blood Disorders
Consultations
- Port Placement Consultation
- Pre-Surgery Bleeding Clearance
Diagnostic tests
- Clotting Inhibitor Mixing Study
- Complete Blood Count
- Factor Level Blood Test
- Folic Acid Blood Test
- G6PD Enzyme Test
- Iron Level Blood Test
Infusions
- Clotting Factor Replacement
- Iron Infusion
- IVIG Infusion
Injections
- Red Blood Cell Booster Shots
- White Blood Cell Booster Injection
Lab tests
- Blood Cancer Cell Marker Test
- Blood Clotting Tests
- Blood Smear Examination
- Coomb's Test
- Genetic Blood Clotting Test
- Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
- Myeloma Blood Protein Test
Medication management
- Blood Clot Management
- Iron Chelation Therapy
Monitoring
- Coumadin INR fingerstick test
Patient education
- Clotting Factor Self-Infusion Training
Procedures
- Apheresis for Children
- Bone Marrow Harvest
- Port Removal Procedure
Transfusion therapy
- Blood Transfusion Management
- Platelet Transfusion
Transplants
- Stem Cell Donor Matching
- Stem Cell Transplant
Treatments
- Desmopressin Treatment
- Sickle Cell Crisis Treatment
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,151 services · 448 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Hematology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
208 | As often as other peers in Hematology |
| Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | Drug given | J3420 |
175 | More often than most peers in Hematology |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
197 | As often as other peers in Hematology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
162 | As often as other peers in Hematology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
151 | More often than most peers in Hematology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
116 | As often as other peers in Hematology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
74 | As often as other peers in Hematology |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
23 | As often as other peers in Hematology |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes | Office visit | 99441 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Hematology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 5
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2004 at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Edwin Y. Lin's specialty?
Edwin Y. Lin is a hematology in Whittier, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Edwin Y. Lin?
Edwin Y. Lin is listed at 12462 Putnam St, Whittier, CA 90602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Edwin Y. Lin?
The number on file is (562) 789-5480. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Edwin Y. Lin's NPI number?
Edwin Y. Lin's National Provider Identifier is 1477755288. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Edwin Y. Lin's education?
Edwin Y. Lin attended University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Edwin Y. Lin been practicing?
Edwin Y. Lin has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Edwin Y. Lin known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Edwin Y. Lin performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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