Physician Profile
Richard C. Lin, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lin
Based in La Jolla, CA, Richard C. Lin, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Richard graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2001. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 20,652 services to 3,318 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and injection of drug into eye.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (858) 554-9100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10710 N TORREY PINES RD
La Jolla, CA 92037
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
20,652 services · 3,318 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,363 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
2,343 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
46 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
10,740 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg | Drug given | J2781 |
1,140 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in La Jolla 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Stanford University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Stanford University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Lin's specialty?
Dr. Lin is an eye doctor in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Lin?
Dr. Lin is listed at 10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Lin?
The number on file is (858) 554-9100. 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 1821013863. 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 Dr. Lin's medical education?
Dr. Lin attended Stanford University School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lin have?
Dr. Lin has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Lin known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lin performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Lin's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.