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Ophthalmology

Kristine K. Yin, MD

Sees patients in Covina, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Kristine K. Yin, MD is an ophthalmologist at 475 W Badillo St, Covina, CA 91723. Phone: (626) 732-2200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kristine K. Yin had 340 Original Medicare patients and 911 services. NPI 1275853608. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 475 W Badillo St, Covina, CA 91723 · Directions
  • Phone: (626) 732‑2200
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: East-West Eye Institute a Medical Corporation
  • Medical school: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons · graduated 2009 (17 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kristine K. Yin, 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 Kristine K. Yin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristine K. Yin 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 Kristine K. Yin see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 340 Original Medicare patients and 911 services for Kristine K. Yin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kristine K. Yin's NPI number?
1275853608. 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 Kristine K. Yin, 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 patients340
Services billed to Medicare911
Different services or procedures24
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)405 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)142 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)90 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)88 services
  5. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)73 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Diabetes45%
  • Chronic kidney disease28%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kristine K. Yin as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • East-West Eye Institute a Medical Corporation16 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in California

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in East-West Eye Institute a Medical Corporation

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolColumbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275853608
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Sources

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