Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Steven Lin, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Palm Desert, CA

  • NPI 1457343568
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
36949 Cook St Ste 101
Palm Desert, CA 922116080
(760) 340-2394
fax (760) 340-2369
Additional location
340 S Farrell Dr, Suite A-105
Palm Springs, CA 922627963
(760) 327-6225
fax (760) 325-8333
Additional location
6216 Brockton Ave Ste 214
Riverside, CA 925062223
(951) 686-1190
fax (951) 686-1191

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 22, 2022
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0107X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G84610
Medicaid
CA #00G846100

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457343568. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
32,263
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$3,141,066
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg 22,085 85 $36
92134 Imaging of retina 2,907 962 $42
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 2,149 701 $94
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 1,704 228 $863
67028 Injection of drug into eye 1,423 337 $121
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg 1,096 78 $228
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 431 339 $131
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 161 161 $172
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye 115 102 $144
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 101 94 $90

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Palm Desert Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician, average services per provider: 1,612. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$375
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Genentech USA, INC. 5 $120.70
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $56.19
Astellas Pharma US INC 3 $50.98
Alimera Sciences, INC. 2 $44.52
Abbvie INC. 2 $40.03
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 2 $38.26
Harrow Eye, LLC 1 $24.79

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$375

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
948
Patients
412
Total drug cost
$128,324
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 162 64 $4,454
Latanoprost Generic 126 52 $3,062
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 109 46 $5,227
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 109 64 $5,885
Prolensa (Bromfenac Sodium) Brand 79 27 $48,648
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 53 21 $1,312
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 53 34 $2,232
Rhopressa (Netarsudil Mesylate) Brand 48 16 $23,902
Timolol Maleate Generic 48 19 $569
Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate) Brand 35 12 $12,746

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Steven Lin's medical specialty?
Dr. Steven Lin practices Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Palm Desert, CA.
Where does Dr. Steven Lin practice?
Dr. Steven Lin practices at 36949 Cook St Ste 101, Palm Desert, CA 922116080. Office phone: 7603402394.
What is Dr. Steven Lin's NPI?
Dr. Steven Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457343568, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Steven Lin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Steven Lin accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Steven Lin commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2777); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.