Steven Yu-Ta Lin, M.D.
Steven Yu-Ta Lin is a Family Medicine specialist based in Stanford, CA with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Steven Yu-Ta Lin, M.D. has practiced family medicine for 16+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2010 and has 16+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 30% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 66% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 771dNPPES updated 2024-04-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.04%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)
3.04% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
128
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
166
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,514
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $158k
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 (+5%) — 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 (-18%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2010
Stanford University School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 11, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
16 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
Stanford University School of Medicine (Class of 2010)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194022
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Steven Yu-Ta Lin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Steven Yu-Ta Lin for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Stanford 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 Steven Yu-Ta Lin
Dr. Lin is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Stanford, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 723-4000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Steven Yu-Ta Lin
Practice Location
300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200
Mailing Address
300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200
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