Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Lin, M.D.
Anesthesiology · Thousand Oaks, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lin
Dr. James Lin is an anesthesiology specialist in Thousand Oaks, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lin performed 9,874 Medicare services across 2,230 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lin received a total of $18,967 from 66 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 936 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. 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 1% volume in CA
$18,967 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,874
Medicare services
Top 1% in CA for anesthesiology
2,230
Unique beneficiaries
$93
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~520 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 (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. |
4,872 | $106 | $330 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
1,548 | $1 | $13 |
| Lidocaine HCl injection for IV infusion, 10 mg Administration of a 10 mg dose of lidocaine hydrochloride via intravenous infusion. |
552 | $0 | $10 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
384 | $0 | $15 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures. |
293 | $47 | $227 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
208 | $52 | $330 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
207 | $12 | $50 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
199 | $100 | $330 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
197 | $81 | $329 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
197 | $135 | $1,829 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
188 | $62 | $1,246 |
| 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. |
99 | $140 | $550 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A tube is inserted into the middle or upper spine canal to inject a substance, guided by imaging. |
85 | $93 | $1,287 |
| Spinal drug pump reprogramming and refill A physician electronically adjusts the settings of a spinal drug infusion pump and refills its medication reservoir. |
71 | $84 | $330 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
66 | $2,839 | $4,872 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
62 | $112 | $1,834 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
61 | $63 | $851 |
| Viscosupplementation injection for joint An injection of hyaluronic acid or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
58 | $59 | $200 |
| Knee joint contrast injection for imaging A contrast dye is injected into the knee joint to enhance visibility during medical imaging procedures. |
57 | $195 | $685 |
| 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. |
56 | $144 | $556 |
| 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. |
53 | $79 | $220 |
| Electronic analysis and reprogramming of spinal drug pump This procedure involves electronically analyzing and reprogramming a spinal canal drug infusion pump. It does not include the surgical insertion or removal of the device. |
50 | $37 | $330 |
| Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system. |
36 | $223 | $3,278 |
| Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator Electronic evaluation of an implanted brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerve stimulator device. |
31 | $16 | $447 |
| Contrast injection for shoulder joint imaging A contrast dye is injected into the shoulder joint to enhance imaging studies. This helps visualize the joint structures more clearly during the procedure. |
29 | $162 | $607 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
27 | $129 | $2,667 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
27 | $72 | $1,417 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
23 | $50 | $536 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
22 | $170 | $1,031 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
22 | $159 | $908 |
| Heat destruction of intraosseous basivertebral nerve in bones of spine in lower back, first two bones | 19 | $351 | $2,868 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $149 | $440 |
| Suprascapular nerve injection An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into the suprascapular nerve in the shoulder area. |
17 | $82 | $615 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
14 | $53 | $330 |
| Intraosseous basivertebral nerve ablation, lower back A procedure that uses heat to destroy the basivertebral nerve located within the bone of the lower spine. This is performed on additional vertebral levels beyond the initial treatment site. |
14 | $176 | $3,000 |
| Minimally invasive spine decompression, lower spine A minimally invasive procedure to remove bone from the lower spine to relieve pressure on nerve tissue, guided by imaging and accessed through the skin. |
12 | $489 | $2,500 |
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.
5.7% high complexity
37.3% medium
57.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$18,967
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,710/year across 7 years
Top 3% in CA for anesthesiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
66
Companies
936
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$18,597 (98.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$333 (1.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$37 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,598
2023
$1,932
2022
$2,032
2021
$2,621
2020
$1,707
2019
$2,580
2018
$4,496
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lumenis BE inc
$1,305
Medtronic, Inc.
$609
ABBVIE INC.
$536
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$392
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$270
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$132
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$87
Lilly USA, LLC
$72
QOL Medical, LLC
$56
PFIZER INC.
$54
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$31
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
Envista Holdings Corporation
$19
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$15
Top 3 companies account for 68.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Vertiflex, Inc.
$1,779
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$1,435
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,422
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,329
Lumenis BE inc
$1,305
ABBVIE INC.
$1,262
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$1,162
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$540
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$520
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$486
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$465
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$464
Amgen Inc.
$463
Allergan, Inc.
$329
Lilly USA, LLC
$323
Boston Scientific Corporation
$304
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$287
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$287
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc.
$281
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$276
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$274
PFIZER INC.
$239
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$239
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$233
AbbVie Inc.
$228
West Therapeutics Development, LLC
$223
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$208
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$194
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$175
Almatica Pharma LLC
$141
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$134
Abbott Laboratories
$130
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$127
Kaleo, Inc.
$122
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$116
Indivior Inc.
$100
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$94
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$86
Team_Makena_LLC
$77
Horizon Pharma plc
$75
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$73
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$72
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$70
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$63
QOL Medical, LLC
$56
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$54
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$54
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$53
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$53
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$49
Shionogi Inc
$43
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$41
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$40
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$36
Zyla Life Sciences
$35
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$35
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$33
Stryker Corporation
$26
SI-BONE, INC.
$25
Bioventus LLC
$23
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$21
Lundbeck LLC
$21
Envista Holdings Corporation
$19
Nevro Corp.
$17
Egalet US Inc
$14
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$9
Top 3 companies account for 24.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
Most payments (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for anesthesiology in CA.
Geographic Context
Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
329
Per 100K population
39.2
County median income
$107,327
Nearest hospital
LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 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 1% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of CA peers, 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 (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lin performed 4,872 office visit, established patient (30-39 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 $18,967 from 66 companies across 936 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 anesthesiologists in Thousand Oaks?
Dr. Lin's average Medicare payment per service is $93. 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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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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