Dr Gene J Lin, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Whittier, CA

Dr Gene J Lin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Whittier, California. He went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Howard Fein Md Inc and his current practice location is 15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 220, Whittier, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (562) 696-1159.

Dr Gene J Lin is licensed to practice in California (license number G69919) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1932299252.

Contact Information

Dr Gene J Lin, MD
15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 220,
Whittier, CA 90603-2171
(562) 696-1159
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gene J Lin
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience36 Years
Location15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 220, Whittier, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Gene J Lin attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932299252
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/22/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901868702
  • Enrollment ID: I20041104000614

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gene J Lin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932299252NPI-NPPES
1144418773OtherCAGROUP NPI
1932299252OtherCAINDIVIDUAL NPI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology G69919 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Howard Fein Md Inc408267830515

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Gene J Lin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHoward Fein Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073795266
PECOS PAC ID: 4082678305
Enrollment ID: O20041116001302

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Gene J Lin is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Gene J Lin, MD
Po Box 2215,
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067-2215

Ph: (562) 298-6214
Dr Gene J Lin, MD
15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 220,
Whittier, CA 90603-2171

Ph: (562) 696-1159

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