Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lawrence Lin, M.D.

Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician · Thousand Oaks, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1000 NEWBURY RD STE 165, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
8054491778
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1114964202 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lin

Dr. Lawrence Lin is an urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physician in Thousand Oaks, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lin performed 2,966 Medicare services across 1,945 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lin received a total of $830 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 29 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician. 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 22% volume in CA $830 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,966
Medicare services
Top 22% in CA for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician
1,945
Unique beneficiaries
$118
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~156 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.
979 $74 $142
Vaginal irrigation and drug application for infection
This procedure involves flushing the vagina with fluid and applying medication to treat an infection.
355 $49 $96
Insertion of temporary bladder tube 300 $39 $75
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.
242 $141 $259
Bladder irrigation and/or instillation
This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder.
200 $66 $130
Cystourethroscopy
A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract.
137 $219 $399
Complex urodynamic pressure measurement
A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures.
102 $344 $671
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine.
102 $6 $49
Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings
This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles.
102 $28 $208
Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study
A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate.
102 $179 $326
Non-rubber pessary
A non-rubber device inserted into the vagina to support pelvic organs.
61 $51 $82
Release of scar tissue at ureter
A procedure to remove scar tissue from the ureter to restore normal urine flow.
52 $1,016 $1,814
Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device
A procedure to measure, fit, and insert a device designed to support vaginal structures.
45 $66 $117
Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder
A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue.
38 $137 $648
Repair of rectocele
Surgical repair of a herniated rectum into the vaginal wall.
23 $346 $950
Vaginal suspension to pelvic bone
A surgical procedure to attach the vagina to the rear pelvic bone to provide structural support.
22 $412 $1,482
Vaginal hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy, uterus 250g or less
Surgical removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries through the vagina using an endoscope. This procedure is performed when the uterus weighs 250 grams or less.
22 $418 $1,505
Suture closure of vagina and vaginal opening
A procedure to close the vagina and vaginal opening using sutures.
20 $230 $824
Urethral sling procedure for female incontinence
A surgical procedure that creates a supportive sling around the urethra to help control urinary leakage in women.
18 $586 $1,147
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.
18 $112 $202
Vaginal repair of prolapsing vaginal vault
A surgical procedure to correct a prolapse of the vaginal vault by repairing it through the vagina.
14 $300 $1,076
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.
12 $90 $173
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.
1.3% high complexity
0.0% medium
98.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$830
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $119/year across 7 years
Bottom 18% in CA for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician
10
Companies
29
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
$562 (67.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$268 (32.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$100
2023
$55
2022
$152
2021
$12
2020
$90
2019
$237
2018
$185

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$100
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$296
Boston Scientific Corporation
$259
PFIZER INC.
$57
Endologix, Inc.
$49
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
AbbVie, Inc.
$37
ABBVIE INC.
$29
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$26
Amgen Inc.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 73.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFX · BOTOX · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · INTRAROSA · KEYTRUDA · Kyprolis · MYFEMBREE · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Orilissa · PREMARIN · SOLYX · SYMPHION · TAGRISSO · UPSYLON
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 (68%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physicians within 10 mi
1
Per 100K population
0.1
County median income
$107,327
Nearest hospital
LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
5.0 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 22% in CA), with low-engagement 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 979 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 $830 from 10 companies across 29 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 urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery physicians in Thousand Oaks?
Dr. Lin's average Medicare payment per service is $118. 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →