Sam Yi-Shang Lin, M.D.
Sports Medicine Family Medicine
Sam Yi-Shang Lin, M.D. has been part of the La Quinta medical community since 2006 in independent practice. A New York Medical College graduate since 1996, he brings 30+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 45% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 503dNPPES updated 2024-12-19 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
79440 Corporate Center Dr Ste 110, La Quinta, CA 92253-7243
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202369.16/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-14.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.48%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.4 pts)
5.48% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
281
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
170
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,520
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $161k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$17 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 Sam Yi-Shang Lin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
New York Medical College
Board certified · Dec 18, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
Taxonomy: 207QS0010X
Education & Training
New York Medical College (Class of 1996)
Mailing address
81767 Dr Carreon Blvd Ste 201, Indio, CA 92201-5599
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191320
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Sports Medicine Care With Sam Yi-Shang Lin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sam Yi-Shang Lin for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to La Quinta 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 Sam Yi-Shang Lin
NPI records show Dr. Lin as active with telehealth listed in La Quinta, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 391-5151.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sam Yi-Shang Lin
Practice Location
79440 Corporate Center Dr Ste 110, La Quinta, CA 92253-7243
Mailing Address
81767 Dr Carreon Blvd Ste 201, Indio, CA 92201-5599
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