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DR. YUAN H LIN M.D.
NPI 1487650412
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in La Mesa, CA

Active since June 23, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR STE 1, LA MESA, CA 91942(619) 823-2656(619) 784-1546 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 5, 2026, Feb 4, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Yuan H Lin M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. YUAN H LIN M.D. (NPI 1487650412) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in La Mesa, California, licensed in California (A43050) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487650412
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. YUAN H LINCredential: M.D.
Location Address5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR STE 1La Mesa, CA 91942-3000
Mailing AddressPo Box 1038Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067-1038 · (619) 823-2656 · Fax (619) 784-1546
Fax(619) 784-1546
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 5, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1487650412 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A43050
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR STE 1, La Mesa, CA 91942

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Yuan H Lin M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6507955135
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071205000320
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Yuan Lin reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
7901 FROST ST
San Diego, CA 92123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,437 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
9878 CARMEL MOUNTAIN RD, SUITE B
San Diego, CA 92129
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 144 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Interpretation and report of ultrasound of heart 93314
This procedure involves using ultrasound technology to create images of your heart. These images help identify heart conditions by showing the size, structure, and motion of your heart. A report is then prepared detailing the findings.
52 services51 patients
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
40 services40 patients
Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508
Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.
37 services37 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
27 services27 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
25 services12 patients
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft 33517
A coronary artery bypass is a surgical procedure that improves blood flow to the heart. A vein or artery from another part of your body is used to create a new route for blood to bypass a blocked coronary artery. This helps relieve chest pain and reduce heart attack risk.
20 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91942 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$184.71 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $46.17 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
5565 GROSSMONT CENTER DR STE 1
LA MESA, CA 91942

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Yuan Lin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Yuan Lin is 1487650412. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2005.

Where is Yuan Lin located?

Yuan Lin practices at 5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 1, La Mesa, CA 91942. The listed phone number is (619) 823-2656.

What is Yuan Lin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Yuan Lin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Yuan Lin is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Yuan Lin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Yuan Lin reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation (San Diego, CA) and Arch Health Partners (San Diego, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Yuan Lin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Yuan Lin was last updated on October 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 29 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.