Physician Profile
Gene J Lin, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lin
Gene J Lin, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Whittier, CA specializing in dermatology. Gene trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. According to Medicare claims data, Gene cared for 1,085 Medicare patients across 2,141 services.
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Education & Training
NPI-Registered Specialty
Credentials & Registry Details
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (562) 696-1159
- Email not available
Practice Locations
15141 WHITTIER BLVD STE 220
Whittier, CA 90603
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
- Contact dermatitis
- Dyshidrotic eczema
- Eczema
- Lichen planus
- Lichen simplex chronicus
- Nummular eczema
- Pityriasis rosea
- Psoriasis
- Seborrheic dermatitis
Hair and nails
- Alopecia areata
- Excess facial or body hair
- Ingrown toenail
- Nail disorders and nail dystrophy
- Pattern hair loss
- Scarring alopecia
- Telogen effluvium
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Fungal nail infection
- Head lice
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Impetigo
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Ringworm and fungal skin infections
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Actinic keratosis
- Epidermoid cyst
- Keloids and hypertrophic scars
- Lipoma
- Melasma
- Moles and atypical moles
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Seborrheic keratosis
- Skin tags
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Bullous pemphigoid
- Cutaneous lupus
- Dermatomyositis
- Morphea
- Pemphigus vulgaris
- Scleroderma skin disease
- Vitiligo
Procedures & services
Diagnostic procedures
- Allergy patch testing
- Dermoscopy
- Excisional skin biopsy
- Full-body skin examination
- Punch biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Skin biopsy
- Skin scraping for fungal or mite testing
Lesion treatment
- Chemical treatment of skin lesions
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Intralesional medication injection
- Removal of a minor skin lesion
Medical dermatology treatment
- Biologic medication management
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
- Medical phototherapy
- Systemic dermatologic therapy management
Cosmetic dermatology
- Chemical peel
- Cosmetic botulinum toxin injections
- Dermal filler injections
- Laser hair removal
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
- Microneedling
- Sclerotherapy for spider veins
Skin cancer surgery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,141 services · 1,085 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
443 |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
181 |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
130 |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
103 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
102 |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
68 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17312 |
59 |
| Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13132 |
54 |
| Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13121 |
51 |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11602 |
33 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
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.
Other dermatology specialists in Whittier 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1989 at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Lin?
Dr. Lin is a dermatology in Whittier, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DERMATOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lin's address?
Dr. Lin is listed at 15141 WHITTIER BLVD STE 220, Whittier, CA 90603. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lin?
The number on file is (562) 696-1159. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lin's NPI number?
Dr. Lin's National Provider Identifier is 1932299252. 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
Where did Dr. Lin train?
Dr. Lin attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lin been practicing?
Dr. Lin has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Lin perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lin performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, biopsy of related skin growth, first growth and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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