Kirk Lin
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Kirk Lin is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Fremont, CA with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kirk Lin has been part of the Fremont medical community since 2009 in group practice. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 2008 and has 18+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Older · 2186dNPPES updated 2020-05-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better78%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
247
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
270
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
674
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $309k
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 Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — 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 (-7%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$25 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Kirk Lin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
Board certified · May 27, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 2008)
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191302
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Kirk Lin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kirk Lin for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fremont 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 Kirk Lin
Dr. Lin is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fremont, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (510) 490-1222.
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 Kirk Lin
Practice Location
3200 Kearney St, Fremont, CA 94538-2299
Mailing Address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
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