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Edit this profileWhere to find Steven G. Lin, M.D.
- Palm Desert location main office
36949 Cook St Ste 101, Palm Desert, CA 92211 - Riverside location
6216 Brockton Ave Ste 214, Riverside, CA 92506 - Palm Springs location
340 S Farrell Dr, Suite A-105, Palm Springs, CA 92262
About Dr. Lin
Steven G. Lin, M.D. is an ophthalmology — retina specialist based in Palm Desert, CA. Steven is a 1992 graduate of New York Medical College. Steven is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Steven cared for 3,190 Medicare patients across 39,724 services. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457343568.
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
- (760) 340-2394
- Email not available
Practice Locations
36949 COOK ST STE 101
Palm Desert, CA 92211
6216 Brockton Ave Ste 214
Riverside, CA 92506
340 S Farrell Dr Suite A-105
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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
39,724 services · 3,190 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,309 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
37 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
2,868 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
1,837 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
730 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
98 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
92 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
29,642 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | Drug given | J0178 |
1,269 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg | Drug given | J2781 |
1,140 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
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 Palm Desert 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at New York Medical College 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at New York Medical College 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 does Steven G. Lin specialize in?
Steven G. Lin is an eye doctor in Palm Desert, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
Where is Steven G. Lin located?
Steven G. Lin is listed at 36949 Cook St Ste 101, Palm Desert, CA 92211. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Steven G. Lin's phone number?
The number on file is (760) 340-2394. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Steven G. Lin's NPI number?
Steven G. Lin's National Provider Identifier is 1457343568. 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 Steven G. Lin train?
Steven G. Lin attended New York Medical College, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Steven G. Lin been practicing?
Steven G. Lin has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Steven G. Lin do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Steven G. Lin performs procedures including injection of drug into eye; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Steven G. Lin confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Steven G. Lin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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