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Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD

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(252 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otology and Neurotology

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Professional interests include: cochlear implant surgery, chronic ear infection , tinnitus, and more.

6550 Fannin Street Floor 17
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 441-1368

Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD is an otologist and neurotologist in Houston, TX specializing in otology and neurotology. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

6550 Fannin Street Floor 17
Houston, TX 77030

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Some issues Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD can help you with:

Cochlear Implant Surgery

A cochlear implant is an electronic device that helps people with severe hearing loss. Although it does not treat deafness or restore hearing, it can help its users to better perceive sounds. For adults, a cochlear implant is typically recommended when traditional hearing aids are unhelpful. Children may also benefit from a cochlear implant if they are born deaf or do not fully develop auditory skills. Surgery to implant the device is called cochlear implant surgery.

Implantation begins with an incision behind the ear. The surgeon will make an opening in the portion of the ear responsible for hearing, called the cochlea. The internal portion of the implant is then placed under the skin and attached to the skull, and the incision is closed. Part of the device is placed externally, behind the ear, and connected to the internal portion by a magnet.

Cochlear implant surgery may take between one and four hours. Most patients may return home the same day or the following morning. After surgery, patients will need to follow up with their doctor and specialists for fitting and programming of the device.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“But most of the time, tinnitus is a harmless byproduct of hearing loss, said Dr. Kenny F. Lin, an E.N.T. at Houston Methodist Hospital.”—"What Can You Do About Tinnitus?", New York Times, April 2025

“"Whether it is attending a concert or a sporting event, operating heavy machinery, or shooting a firearm, I would always recommend the use of hearing protection," said Dr. Kenny Lin, an...”—"7 Things Ear Doctors Never, Ever Do", Huff Post, September 2024

"7 Things Ear Doctors Never, Ever Do", Houston Methodist

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

impacted ear wax removal

In 2013, Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD performed more impacted ear wax removal procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	78
ear procedures	31

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were ear procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	467
ear procedures	151
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	58
Hispanic	37
Asian	27
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	43
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were ear procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	667
ear procedures	158
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	62
Hispanic	54
Asian	45
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	63
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Houston, TX during 2023 were ear procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	796
ear procedures	173
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	462
Black	51
Hispanic	53
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	66
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Houston, TX were ear procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

doctor visit	502
ear procedures	128
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	45
Asian / Pacific Islander	26
Non-Hispanic White	293
Hispanic	36
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	152
85 and over	43
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	202

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD From 2020 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston Methodist

TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Best Doctors, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Network, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Coventry PPO, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, WellPoint, Aetna Open Access, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Network Open Access, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2, GeoBlue, BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE, TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006, TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005, Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430, Aetna Student Health, TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR, Kelsey Seybold Affiliate Network, TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003, Aetna Transplant, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003, DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON, DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO, TRS-Care Standard Group 485000, UnitedHealthOne, TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002, Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver, Blue Essentials Access, UMR, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781, TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002, DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), HAA Preferred Partners (International), Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan, BCBS PPO Wespath, Aetna Health Network, Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice, United Health Integrated Services, Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Olympus Managed Care (International), Aetna CommonSpirit Health KelseyCare, DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), Aetna Medicare HMO Prime, Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits, Blue Edge, Blue Essentials, Aetna International, Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan, DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001, TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000, Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001 and Aetna Premier Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Blue Choice PPO

Blue Choice POS

First Health PPO

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Workers' Compensation

Golden Rule

TRICARE

Best Doctors

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Trustmark

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Network

Aetna Affordable Health Choices

Aetna Signature Administrators

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA EPO

CIGNA Choice Fund

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Three Rivers Provider Network

Coventry PPO

HealthSpring

US Family Health Plan

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

United Healthcare

Medicare

Railroad Medicare

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

WellPoint

Aetna Open Access

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Network Open Access

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2

GeoBlue

BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE

TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006

TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005

Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430

Aetna Student Health

TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR

Kelsey Seybold Affiliate Network

TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003

Aetna Transplant

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003

DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON

DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO

TRS-Care Standard Group 485000

UnitedHealthOne

TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002

Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver

Blue Essentials Access

UMR

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781

TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002

DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

HAA Preferred Partners (International)

Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan

BCBS PPO Wespath

Aetna Health Network

Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice

United Health Integrated Services

Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)

Olympus Managed Care (International)

Aetna CommonSpirit Health KelseyCare

DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

Aetna Medicare HMO Prime

Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice

Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits

Blue Edge

Blue Essentials

Aetna International

Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network

Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan

DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001

TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000

Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001

Aetna Premier Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 252 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kenny Fei Lin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-19