Wendy W. Lin, M.D.
Wendy W. Lin is a Family Medicine specialist based in Elk Grove, CA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 30 years in family medicine, Wendy W. Lin, M.D. is a long-established family medicine physician in Elk Grove. Trained at Medical College of Pennsylvania (class of 1996), she has been practicing for over 30 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 96.51/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 44% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5203dNPPES updated 2012-02-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 82% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202396.51/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.9 pts)
Better than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.43%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.43% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
Better than 79% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
204
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
333
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,261
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $389k
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$18 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Wendy W. Lin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Medical College of Pennsylvania
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Medical College of Pennsylvania (Class of 1996)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Wendy W. Lin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Wendy W. Lin for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Elk Grove 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 Wendy W. Lin
NPI records show Dr. Lin as active with telehealth listed in Elk Grove, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (916) 733-3333.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
9394 Big Horn Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95758-7977
Mailing Address
9394 Big Horn Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95758-7977
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