Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Lin, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Monterey, CA

  • NPI 1679710156
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12 Upper Ragsdale Dr
Monterey, CA 939405730
(831) 648-7200
fax (831) 648-7204
Mailing address
Po Box 3168
Salinas, CA 939123168

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 30, 2021
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A105798

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679710156. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,514
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$362,844
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 983 328 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 675 522 $96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 340 312 $136
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 216 173 $60
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views 156 109 $35
76881 Complete ultrasound scan of joint 152 139 $58
26055 Incision of tendon covering of finger 122 111 $663
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 120 120 $119
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 104 104 $174
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 97 82 $46

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Monterey Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 167. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$35
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 1 $34.98

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$35

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
25
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$233
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 13 12 $45
Methylprednisolone Generic 12 0 $188

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Lin's medical specialty?
Dr. James Lin practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Monterey, CA.
Where does Dr. James Lin practice?
Dr. James Lin practices at 12 Upper Ragsdale Dr, Monterey, CA 939405730. Office phone: 8316487200.
What is Dr. James Lin's NPI?
Dr. James Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679710156, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Lin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Lin accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Lin commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.