Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Peter Lin, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician · Arcadia, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lin
Dr. Peter Lin is a vascular surgery physician in Arcadia, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lin performed 4,237 Medicare services across 2,619 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lin received a total of $7,305 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 68 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lin is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in CA
$7,305 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,237
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for vascular surgery physician
2,619
Unique beneficiaries
$569
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~223 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
473 | $73 | $203 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
358 | $153 | $420 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
299 | $116 | $362 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
286 | $36 | $92 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
283 | $894 | $2,680 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
267 | $217 | $600 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
260 | $10 | $120 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
219 | $154 | $462 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
206 | $102 | $286 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
168 | $543 | $1,446 |
| Hemodialysis circuit clot removal and vessel dilation This procedure involves removing or dissolving a blood clot within the hemodialysis circuit and using a balloon to widen the dialysis access segment, with imaging review by a radiologist. |
160 | $2,103 | $5,647 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
129 | $132 | $345 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
114 | $108 | $289 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
106 | $137 | $370 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
104 | $46 | $244 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
89 | $4,436 | $25,571 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery, each additional vessel This procedure involves using a balloon catheter to widen an additional artery in the leg. It is performed after the initial vessel has been treated. |
84 | $752 | $2,008 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
83 | $8,371 | $22,517 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
70 | $159 | $460 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
59 | $93 | $248 |
| Balloon dilation of artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed artery using a balloon catheter, with radiologist review of the initial vessel treated. |
43 | $1,095 | $4,524 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into multiple incompetent leg veins A procedure where a chemical agent is injected into several faulty veins in the same leg. Ultrasound guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
38 | $1,324 | $4,008 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
38 | $105 | $375 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
34 | $984 | $2,636 |
| Arteriovenous graft creation for hemodialysis Surgical procedure to create a connection between an artery and a vein using a synthetic tube graft to provide access for hemodialysis. |
33 | $456 | $1,532 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, first order branch Placement of a catheter into a primary branch of an artery in the chest or arm. |
29 | $511 | $2,601 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
23 | $137 | $442 |
| Balloon angioplasty of groin artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the groin using a small balloon. The balloon is inflated to compress plaque against the artery wall and restore blood flow. |
22 | $1,270 | $6,245 |
| Balloon dilation of vein, each additional vein This procedure involves using a balloon to widen a vein, with radiologist review. It is billed for each additional vein treated beyond the first. |
21 | $400 | $1,172 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
21 | $113 | $354 |
| Pre-operative ultrasound for hemodialysis access A complete ultrasound assessment of artery and vein blood flow performed before surgery to evaluate hemodialysis access. |
20 | $109 | $364 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
19 | $108 | $290 |
| Balloon dilation of vein, initial vein A procedure to widen a vein using a balloon catheter, with radiologist review. |
16 | $1,131 | $3,541 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
14 | $145 | $429 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
13 | $558 | $2,035 |
| Arterial plaque removal, each additional leg vessel This procedure involves the removal of plaque buildup from an additional artery in the leg during the same session. It is performed to restore blood flow in the treated vessel. |
13 | $947 | $2,493 |
| Amputation of thigh through thigh bone Surgical removal of the thigh through the thigh bone. |
12 | $508 | $1,689 |
| Removal of blood clot and portion of upper thigh artery A surgical procedure to remove a blood clot and a section of the upper thigh artery. |
11 | $417 | $1,598 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
1.5% high complexity
52.9% medium
45.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,305
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,218/year across 6 years
Top 28% in CA for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
68
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,478 (75.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,827 (25.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$604
2023
$870
2022
$141
2021
$48
2019
$592
2018
$5,049
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Philips North America LLC
$168
ABBVIE INC.
$133
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$76
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$53
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$49
Boston Scientific Corporation
$45
Cook Medical LLC
$44
Medtronic, Inc.
$37
Top 3 companies account for 62.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$3,450
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$2,120
ABBVIE INC.
$273
Koya Medical, Inc.
$216
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$203
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$197
Philips North America LLC
$168
Boston Scientific Corporation
$93
Abbott Laboratories
$76
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$76
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$53
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$51
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$49
Cook Medical LLC
$44
Ra Medical Systems, Inc.
$41
Medtronic, Inc.
$37
Baxter Healthcare
$36
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$29
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$27
Terumo Medical Corporation
$25
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$23
Zyla Life Sciences
$18
Top 3 companies account for 80.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(0888) PV 018 OTW · (4066) Tack Endovascular Systems ATK · (4067) Tack Endovascular Systems BTK · (6576) Laser serv and other · (6576) Laser service and other · (9520) IGT Devices Und · (AM6) Laser service and other · (BH4) IGT Devices Undivided · (BS1) Peripheral Vascular Undivided · (BU1) Laser serv and other Undivided · ACUSEAL Vascular Graft · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AZUR CX DETACHABLE · BOTOX · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · DABRA · Dayspring · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · Embozene · Epic Vascular · FLEXITOUCH · FLOSEAL · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · NOURIANZ · ONGENTYS · OptiCross 35 · PACIFIC XTREME · PROPATEN Vascular Graft · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Pristine · QULIPTA · RESTOREFLOW · RYTARY · RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm · TRIVEX · UBRELVY · VYALEV · Varithena Administration Pack · ZILVER PTX · ZILVER VENA · ZORVOLEX
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
The majority of payments (75%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
101
Per 100K population
1.0
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
USC ARCADIA HOSPITAL
1.3 mi
1.3 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Lin is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Lin experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lin performed 473 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Lin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lin received a total of $7,305 from 22 companies across 68 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Lin's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in Arcadia?
Dr. Lin's average Medicare payment per service is $569. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Lin) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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