Dr Richard C Lin, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in La Jolla, CA

Dr Richard C Lin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in La Jolla, California. He went to Stanford University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Scripps Health and his current practice location is 10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (858) 554-9100.

Dr Richard C Lin is licensed to practice in California (license number A79892) 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 1821013863.

Contact Information

Dr Richard C Lin, MD
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd,
La Jolla, CA 92037-1035
(858) 554-9100
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard C Lin
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience23 Years
Location10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, 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 Richard C Lin attended and graduated from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821013863
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/29/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123051091
  • Enrollment ID: I20090327000449

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard C Lin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821013863NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology A79892 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa jolla, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scripps Health92340338531365

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 Richard C Lin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameScripps Health
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275899072
PECOS PAC ID: 9234033853
Enrollment ID: O20031124000822

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 Richard C 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 Richard C Lin, MD
10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd,
San Diego, CA 92127-5705

Ph: (858) 554-9100
Dr Richard C Lin, MD
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd,
La Jolla, CA 92037-1035

Ph: (858) 554-9100

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