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Edit this profileWhere to find Stephen A. Lin, MD
- Stockton location main office
36 West Yokuts Ave, Suite 1, Stockton, CA 95207 - Modesto location
1334 Nelson Ave, Modesto, CA 95350 - Manteca location
200 Cottage Ave Ste 102, Manteca, CA 95336
About Dr. Lin
Based in Stockton, CA, Stephen A. Lin, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Stephen graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1991. Medicare claims data shows Stephen provided 1,540 services to 1,214 patients. The services billed most often include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. NPI 1073612735 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
- (209) 952-3700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
36 WEST YOKUTS AVE SUITE 1
Stockton, CA 95207
1334 Nelson Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
200 Cottage Ave Ste 102
Manteca, CA 95336
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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
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
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,540 services · 1,214 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
317 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
51 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
47 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
26 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
364 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
49 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
44 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
42 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
239 | More 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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Stockton 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Lin?
Dr. Lin is an eye doctor in Stockton, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lin's address?
Dr. Lin is listed at 36 West Yokuts Ave Suite 1, Stockton, CA 95207. 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 (209) 952-3700. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lin?
Dr. Lin's National Provider Identifier is 1073612735. 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, San Diego School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lin have?
Dr. Lin has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, 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 removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and imaging of retina, 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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