Dr Shinko Lin, MD - Medicare Dermatology in La Mesa, CA

Dr Shinko Lin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology - Procedural Dermatology" physician in La Mesa, California. She went to Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. She is a member of the group practice William F Resh, Md, Skin And Skin Cancer Medical Group Of San Diego, I, Grossmont Dermatology Medical Clinic and her current practice location is 8860 Center Dr Ste 300, La Mesa, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (619) 462-1670.

Dr Shinko Lin is licensed to practice in California (license number A120354) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1205130036.

Contact Information

Dr Shinko Lin, MD
8860 Center Dr Ste 300,
La Mesa, CA 91942-7001
(619) 462-1670
(619) 462-3209

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Shinko Lin
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience14 Years
Location8860 Center Dr Ste 300, La Mesa, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Shinko Lin attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205130036
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/10/2011
  • Last Update Date: 09/22/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628298254
  • Enrollment ID: I20141003000000

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shinko Lin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205130036NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology A120354 (California)Secondary
207NS0135XDermatology - Procedural Dermatology A120354 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Grossmont HospitalLa mesa, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
William F Resh, Md, Skin And Skin Cancer Medical Group Of San Diego, I408260193511
Grossmont Dermatology Medical Clinic498167234210

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 Shinko Lin allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameWilliam F Resh, Md, Skin & Skin Cancer Medical Group Of San Diego, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790973162
PECOS PAC ID: 4082601935
Enrollment ID: O20040430000629
Entity NameGrossmont Dermatology Medical Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194838441
PECOS PAC ID: 4981672342
Enrollment ID: O20040922001271

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 Shinko 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 Shinko Lin, MD
8860 Center Dr Ste 300,
La Mesa, CA 91942-7001

Ph: (619) 462-1670
Dr Shinko Lin, MD
8860 Center Dr Ste 300,
La Mesa, CA 91942-7001

Ph: (619) 462-1670

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