James Lin, M.D
James Lin is a Family Medicine specialist based in Alhambra, CA with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 26 years in family medicine, James Lin, M.D is a long-established family medicine physician in Alhambra. A Temple University School of Medicine graduate since 2000, he brings 26+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 444dNPPES updated 2025-03-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1658 W Valley Blvd Ste 120, Alhambra, CA 91803-2370
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.6%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
61
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
193
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,971
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $199k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Diabetes.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$507 received from industry
14 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to James Lin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Board certified · Mar 4, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 2000)
Mailing address
925 S Garfield Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801-4442
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With James Lin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Lin for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Alhambra required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about James Lin
Dr. Lin is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Alhambra, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (626) 282-0282.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James Lin
Practice Location
1658 W Valley Blvd Ste 120, Alhambra, CA 91803-2370
Mailing Address
925 S Garfield Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801-4442
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