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Ian Lin, MD is a healthcare provider in Des Moines, IA specializing in orthopedic surgery. Ian trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1992. Ian is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Ian provided 2,706 services to 1,340 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (515) 224-1414
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 213
Des Moines, IA 50316
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,706 services · 1,340 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
260 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
54 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
18 |
| Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope | Procedure | 29881 |
12 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
256 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
100 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
58 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
45 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
20 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
1,310 |
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.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
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.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Des Moines 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Lin?
Dr. Lin is an orthopedic surgeon in Des Moines, IA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lin's address?
Dr. Lin is listed at 1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 213, Des Moines, IA 50316. 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 (515) 224-1414. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lin?
Dr. Lin's National Provider Identifier is 1699739003. 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 Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lin have?
Dr. Lin has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, 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 aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, 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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