DR. JAMES MATTHEW LIN M.D. NPI 1679710156

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1679710156
  • Provider Name: DR. JAMES MATTHEW LIN, M.D.
  • Classification: Orthopaedic Surgery - 207XS0106X
  • Specialization: Hand Surgery
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
    MONTEREY, CA
    ZIP 93940
  • Phone: (831) 648-7200

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NPI Details

DR. James Matthew Lin, M.D. is a hand surgery orthopaedic surgery in Monterey, CA with 23 years of experience. The provider is an orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. DR. James Matthew Lin, M.D. NPI is 1679710156. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:2003

The provider's business location address is:

12 UPPER RAGSDALE DR
MONTEREY, CA
ZIP 93940-730
Phone: (831) 648-7200
Fax: (831) 648-7204

The NPI 1679710156 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS:J3301)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (HCPCS:99214)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (HCPCS:99203)
  • Injection into tendon or ligament (HCPCS:20550)
  • X-ray of hand, 2 views (HCPCS:73120)
  • X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS:73110)
  • X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS:73140)
  • Complete ultrasound scan of joint (HCPCS:76881)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (HCPCS:99204)
  • X-ray of wrist, 2 views (HCPCS:73100)
  • Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance (HCPCS:20604)
  • Incision of tendon covering of finger (HCPCS:26055)
  • Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint (HCPCS:20600)
  • Release of tissue of palm (HCPCS:26040)
  • Incision of tissue of forearm and/or wrist muscle compartment on one side of the forearm to relieve pressure, without removal of tissue (HCPCS:25020)
  • Injection of carpal tunnel (HCPCS:20526)
  • Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (HCPCS:76942)
  • Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance (HCPCS:20606)
  • Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS:J1030)
  • Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope (HCPCS:29848)
  • Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass (HCPCS:Q4010)
  • X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS:73030)
  • X-ray of elbow, 2 views (HCPCS:73070)
  • Partial removal of finger bone at end of finger (HCPCS:26236)
  • Application of elbow to finger cast (HCPCS:29075)
  • Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand (HCPCS:26160)
  • Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes (HCPCS:99222)
  • Upper limb (arm) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair) (HCPCS:NAN17)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 1/20/2009 and was last updated on 7/30/2021.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1207XS0106XOrthopaedic SurgeryHand SurgeryA105798CALIFORNIAYes

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This page was last updated on: 11/21/2025

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