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Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: General Practice, Pathology and Hematopathology

Professional interests include: fine needle aspiration (FNA), cytology

1275 York Avenue Between 67th and 68th Streets
New York, NY 10065

(347) 798-9319

Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD is a general practitioner in New York, NY specializing in general practice, pathology and hematopathology. Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Office Locations

1275 York Avenue Between 67th and 68th Streets
New York, NY 10065

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

cytology

intraoperative pathology consultation

non-gynecologic liquid-based cytology

slide consultation

By Affordability:

genetic testing

in situ hybridization

molecular genetic testing

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD performed more cytology, intraoperative pathology consultation, non-gynecologic liquid-based cytology, and slide consultation procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for genetic testing, in situ hybridization, and molecular genetic testing 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 10%

By Affordability:

special stains

In 2023, Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD had a list price for special stains that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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:

immunohistochemistry test

In 2012, Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD performed more immunohistochemistry (IHC) test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD treated as a general practitioner in New York, NY during 2012 were lab tests, cytology, second opinions and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	30
cytology	845
diagnostic procedures	30
lab tests	1133
minimally invasive procedures	30
minor procedures	30
second opinions	228

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD treated as a general practitioner in New York, NY during 2013 were cytology, lab tests, second opinions and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
cytology	1045
diagnostic procedures	27
lab tests	1040
minimally invasive procedures	27
minor procedures	27
second opinions	223

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	826
Female	676

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1301
Black	58
Hispanic	63
Asian	51
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	705
From 75 to 84	546
85 and over	149
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD treated as a general practitioner in New York, NY during 2014 were cytology, lab tests, second opinions and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	34
cytology	1223
diagnostic procedures	34
lab tests	448
minimally invasive procedures	34
minor procedures	34
second opinions	303

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	995
Female	793

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1494
Black	77
Hispanic	89
Asian	72
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	862
From 75 to 84	645
85 and over	171
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD treated as a general practitioner in New York, NY during 2015 were cytology, lab tests, second opinions and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
consultation	52
cytology	1104
diagnostic procedures	21
lab tests	346
minimally invasive procedures	21
minor procedures	21
second opinions	276

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	1942
Female	1652

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3022
Black	154
Hispanic	152
Asian	134
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1774
From 75 to 84	1260
85 and over	342
Less than 65	218

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD treated as a general practitioner in New York, NY during 2016 were cytology, lab tests, second opinions and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
consultation	158
cytology	932
diagnostic procedures	32
image guided procedures	13
lab tests	305
minimally invasive procedures	32
minor procedures	32
second opinions	242

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	876
Female	704

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1300
Black	73
Hispanic	77
Asian	66
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	771
From 75 to 84	573
85 and over	147
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD treated as a general practitioner in New York, NY during 2017 were cytology, lab tests, second opinions and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
consultation	163
cytology	738
diagnostic procedures	28
image guided procedures	28
lab tests	387
minimally invasive procedures	28
minor procedures	28
second opinions	235

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	870
Female	698

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1266
Black	82
Hispanic	78
Asian	57
Other	85
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	774
From 75 to 84	574
85 and over	121
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD treated as a general practitioner in New York, NY during 2018 were cytology, lab tests, second opinions and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	30
consultation	172
cytology	934
diagnostic procedures	30
image guided procedures	30
lab tests	417
minimally invasive procedures	30
minor procedures	30
second opinions	247

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	957
Female	739

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1407
Black	70
Hispanic	71
Asian	68
Other	80
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	806
From 75 to 84	657
85 and over	144
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD treated as a general practitioner in New York, NY during 2019 were cytology, lab tests, second opinions and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

consultation	224
cytology	1131
lab tests	419
second opinions	259

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	1043
Female	889

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1521
Black	98
Hispanic	100
Asian	0
Other	128
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	927
From 75 to 84	713
85 and over	171
Less than 65	121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD treated as a general practitioner in New York, NY during 2020 were cytology, lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

consultation	216
cytology	952
lab tests	334
second opinions	203

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	787
Female	698

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1217
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	62
Other	78
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	730
From 75 to 84	543
85 and over	128
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD treated as a general practitioner in New York, NY during 2021 were cytology, lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

consultation	202
cytology	910
lab tests	394
second opinions	148

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	775
Female	646

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1164
Black	53
Hispanic	53
Asian	73
Other	78
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	673
From 75 to 84	539
85 and over	136
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD treated as a general practitioner in New York, NY during 2022 were cytology, lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

consultation	228
cytology	982
lab tests	359
second opinions	208

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	844
Female	664

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1213
Black	67
Hispanic	55
Asian	71
Other	102
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	684
From 75 to 84	621
85 and over	146
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD treated as a general practitioner in New York, NY were cytology, lab tests, second opinions and consultation.

aspiration	28
consultation	176
cytology	981
diagnostic procedures	28
image guided procedures	23
lab tests	507
minimally invasive procedures	28
minor procedures	28
second opinions	233

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Female	741
Male	901

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	72
Asian / Pacific Islander	59
Non-Hispanic White	1355
Hispanic	67
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	52

**Age**
85 and over	150
75 to 84	606
Less than 65	94
65 to 74	791

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	39

Education & Training

He completed residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Clinical Pathology and has a state license in New York.

Residency: NYU Langone Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Clinical Pathology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO), Magnacare, Emblem, Oscar, Fidelis Medicare Advantage, Horizon Medicare Advantage, Healthsmart, United Healthcare, Aetna, Tricare, Oxford, Healthfirst Managed Medicaid, Healthfirst, Cigna, Qualcare, MVP, Connecticare, First Health, Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS, World Trade Center Health Program (WTC), Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ, Empire Essential, Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield New York, Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, UMR, Carrum Health, Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare) and Blue Cross Health Plus.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

Magnacare

Emblem

Oscar

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

Horizon Medicare Advantage

Healthsmart

United Healthcare

Aetna

Tricare

Oxford

Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

Healthfirst

Cigna

Qualcare

MVP

Connecticare

First Health

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

Empire Essential

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield New York

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

UMR

Carrum Health

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

Blue Cross Health Plus

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Research & Development, LLC	$6,975 $6,975
Gen-Probe, Inc.	$5,600 $5,600
Hologic, LLC	$39 Digital Cytology $39

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$12,575
Food and Beverage	$39

Research Payments

Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD has received 6 research payments totaling $633,415.

Biography

Dr. Oscar Lin specializes in general practice and hematopathology and practices in New York, NY. In his practice, Dr. Lin focuses on cytology and fine needle aspiration (FNA). He usually honors ConnectiCare, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Lin's residency was performed at NYU Langone Medical Center. He is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact his office in New York, NY.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD in 2016

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar Lin, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

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