Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Lin, MD
Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · La Jolla, CA
- NPI 1821013863
- Accepts Medicare
- 25 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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10710 N Torrey Pines RD
La Jolla, CA 920371035
(858) 554-9100 - Mailing address
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10790 Rancho Bernardo RD
San Diego, CA 921275705
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 29, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A79892
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821013863. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,980
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,233,112
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 1,788 | 738 | $44 | |
67028 |
Injection of drug into eye | 1,041 | 206 | $137 | |
J0178 |
Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | 864 | 94 | $841 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 713 | 527 | $97 | |
J7999 |
Compounded drug, not otherwise classified | 708 | 131 | $93 | |
J2778 |
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg | 381 | 13 | $222 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 202 | 192 | $136 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 150 | 150 | $120 | |
92201 |
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | 31 | 29 | $26 | |
92083 |
Exam of visual field with extended testing | 22 | 22 | $70 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 22 peers in La Jolla Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 125. This provider delivers 48× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,041
Transactions
34
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. | 12 | $281.60 | |
| Apellis Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $185.73 | |
| Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, INC. | 1 | $156.85 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 4 | $77.93 | |
| Thea Pharma INC. | 3 | $72.65 | |
| Alcon Vision LLC | 3 | $65.40 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 2 | $56.50 | |
| Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $28.56 | |
| Harrow Eye, LLC | 1 | $28.03 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 1 | $27.35 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | 1 | $23.09 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $22.66 | |
| Glaukos Corporation | 1 | $14.30 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
303
Patients
154
Total drug cost
$35,331
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 99 | 74 | $5,382 |
| Latanoprost | Generic | 60 | 16 | $1,476 |
| Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) | Brand | 58 | 52 | $1,398 |
| Timolol Maleate | Generic | 23 | 0 | $289 |
| Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) | Brand | 21 | 0 | $496 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $783 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $25,414 |
| Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim (Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 12 | 12 | $93 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Lin's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Lin practices Ophthalmology Physician in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Richard Lin practice?
Dr. Richard Lin practices at 10710 N Torrey Pines RD, La Jolla, CA 920371035. Office phone: 8585549100.
What is Dr. Richard Lin's NPI?
Dr. Richard Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821013863, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Lin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Lin accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Lin commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Injection of drug into eye (HCPCS 67028); Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (HCPCS J0178). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.