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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Walter C. Lin, MD

Works at hospitals in San Francisco, CA · California

Summary

Walter C. Lin, MD (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in San Francisco, CA. NPI 1679862635. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Walter C. Lin, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
15Years since medical school (graduated 2011)
Harvard Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Buncke Medical Clinic Inc.Group practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Walter C. Lin work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Walter C. Lin at 3 hospitals: California Pacific Medical Center- Van Ness Campus, California Pacific Medical Ctr-Davies Campus Hosp and UCSF Health Saint Francis Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Walter C. Lin see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in San Francisco, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Walter C. Lin's specialty?
Medicare lists Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Walter C. Lin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter C. Lin accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Walter C. Lin?
(415) 565-6136, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Walter C. Lin's NPI number?
1679862635. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Walter C. Lin works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Walter C. Lin at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Walter C. Lin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Walter C. Lin as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Buncke Medical Clinic Inc.6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHarvard Medical School
Graduation year2011
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1679862635
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  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