Quick answers
- Does George F. Lin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George F. 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 George F. Lin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 430 Original Medicare patients and 505 services for George F. Lin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George F. Lin's NPI number?
- 1588783583. 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 George F. 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 patients | 430 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 505 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)280 services
- Anesthesia for retinal surgery (00145)68 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid (00103)56 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (00140)43 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)35 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%
- Diabetes61%
- Arthritis46%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Practice locations
Addresses where George F. Lin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4077 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103 (619) 294‑8111
- 435 H StChula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 691‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George F. Lin as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group Inc214 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
- Pain Managementalso
Other anesthesiologists in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Scripps Health Inpatient Providers Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588783583 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians