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CHRISTOPHER LIN MD, FACS
NPI 1811982291
Ophthalmology in Eureka, CA

Active since September 13, 2005PECOS Enrolled
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
2840 ONEIL LN, EUREKA, CA 95503(707) 443-9777(707) 445-1003 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 12, 2021, Jan 11, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Christopher Lin Md, Facs NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER LIN MD, FACS (NPI 1811982291) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Eureka, California, licensed in California (G72980) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811982291
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER LINCredential: MD, FACS
Location Address2840 ONEIL LNEureka, CA 95503-4870
Mailing Address2840 Oneil LnEureka, CA 95503-4870 · (707) 443-9777 · Fax (707) 445-1003
Phone(707) 443-9777
Fax(707) 445-1003
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateSeptember 13, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 12, 2021
✔ NPI 1811982291 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G72980
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
2840 ONEIL LN, Eureka, CA 95503
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00G729800CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Christopher Lin Md, Facs is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Lin reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Shasta Eye Medical Group Inc
95 mi
Ophthalmology
3190 CHURN CREEK RD
Redding, CA 96002
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346235603 (530) 223-2500

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95503 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
$133.94 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $33.48 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$73.16 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $18.29 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
88%305 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Frames, purchases V2020
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
5 suppliers17 claims17 services$59.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Christopher Lin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Lin is 1811982291. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 13, 2005.

Where is Christopher Lin located?

Christopher Lin practices at 2840 Oneil Ln, Eureka, CA 95503. The listed phone number is (707) 443-9777.

What is Christopher Lin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Christopher Lin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Lin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Christopher Lin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Lin reassigns Medicare benefits to Shasta Eye Medical Group Inc (Redding, CA). The 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 Christopher 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 Christopher Lin was last updated on March 12, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.