Physician Profile
Steven G Lin, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lin
Steven G Lin, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Palm Desert, CA. Steven is a 1992 graduate of New York Medical College. Steven is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Steven cared for 3,190 Medicare patients across 39,724 services.
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
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (760) 340-2394
- Email not available
Practice Locations
36949 COOK ST STE 101
Palm Desert, CA 92211
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
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
39,724 services · 3,190 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,309 |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
37 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
2,868 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
1,837 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
730 |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
98 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
92 |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
29,642 |
| Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | Drug given | J0178 |
1,269 |
| Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg | Drug given | J2781 |
1,140 |
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 ophthalmology specialists 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 ophthalmology specialists in Palm Desert 7
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 Dr. Lin specialize in?
Dr. Lin is an ophthalmology in Palm Desert, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Lin located?
Dr. 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 Dr. Lin's phone number?
The number on file is (760) 340-2394. 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 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 Dr. Lin go to medical school?
Dr. Lin attended New York Medical College, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lin been practicing?
Dr. Lin has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Lin do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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 Dr. Lin confirmed this information?
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.