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Dermatology

Shinko K. Lin, MD

Works at hospitals in La Mesa, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Shinko K. Lin, MD is a dermatologist at 15725 Pomerado Rd, Suite 102, Poway, CA 92064. Phone: (619) 267-8303. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Shinko K. Lin had 768 Original Medicare patients and 6,286 services. NPI 1205130036. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Dermatologist (Medicare lists Dermatology)
  • Address: 15725 Pomerado Rd, Suite 102, Poway, CA 92064 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (619) 267‑8303
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Grossmont Hospital
  • Group practice: Southern California Permanente Medical Group (+2 more)
  • Medical school: Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine · graduated 2010 (16 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Shinko K. Lin, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Shinko K. Lin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shinko K. Lin accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Shinko K. Lin see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 768 Original Medicare patients and 6,286 services for Shinko K. Lin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Shinko K. Lin's NPI number?
1205130036. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Shinko K. Lin, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients768
Services billed to Medicare6,286
Different services or procedures76
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)2,451 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)789 services
  3. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)684 services
  4. Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)423 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)243 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol71%
  • High blood pressure66%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%
  • Diabetes21%
  • Depression19%

Hospitals where Shinko K. Lin works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shinko K. Lin at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Grossmont HospitalLa Mesa, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050026

Practice locations

Addresses where Shinko K. Lin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Shinko K. Lin as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group
  • William F Resh MD Skin and Skin Cancer Medical Group of San Diego Inc19 clinicians in the group
  • Grossmont Dermatology Medical Clinic10 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Poway

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Poway, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1205130036
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians