Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sam Lin, M.D.

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · La Quinta, CA

  • NPI 1649289992
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 82.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 4 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
79440 Corporate Center Dr Ste 110
La Quinta, CA 922537243
(760) 391-5151
fax (760) 775-4818
Additional location
41865 Boardwalk Ste 103
Palm Desert, CA 922119031
(760) 541-5888
fax (760) 391-5159
Additional location
79430 Highway 111 Suite 101
La Quinta, CA 922534519
(760) 863-1592
fax (760) 485-1561
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Additional location
81709 Dr Carreon Blvd Ste C3
Indio, CA 922015577
(760) 541-5888
fax (760) 391-5159
Mailing address
81767 Dr Carreon Blvd, Ste 201
Indio, CA 922015599

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 19, 2024
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207QS0010X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A64634

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649289992. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,087
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$121,531
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 218 54 $109
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 144 80 $124
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 143 72 $88
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 116 60 $157
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 107 102 $85
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 101 88 $186
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 46 46 $174
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 42 23 $76
G0447 Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes 33 26 $25
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 28 16 $121

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Haemonetics Corporation 1 $16.56

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$17

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,089
Patients
215
Total drug cost
$35,471
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 125 30 $849
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 118 32 $1,515
Divalproex Sodium Generic 101 11 $3,213
Gabapentin Generic 82 21 $1,231
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 81 17 $1,088
Metformin Hcl Generic 80 19 $526
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 78 19 $1,145
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 66 11 $17,374
Lorazepam Generic 60 11 $633
Memantine Hcl Generic 55 0 $3,558

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sam Lin's medical specialty?
Dr. Sam Lin practices Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in La Quinta, CA.
Where does Dr. Sam Lin practice?
Dr. Sam Lin practices at 79440 Corporate Center Dr Ste 110, La Quinta, CA 922537243. Office phone: 7603915151.
What is Dr. Sam Lin's NPI?
Dr. Sam Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649289992, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sam Lin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sam Lin accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sam Lin commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.