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Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD

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(Dr. Wei-Shen Wilson Lin, M.D.)

(337 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

SUNY Upstate Medical University (1994)

Professional interests include: arthritis, musculoskeletal problems, fractures (broken bones)

1534 Park Avenue Suite 210
Quakertown, PA 18951

(484) 526-1735

Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD is an orthopedist in Quakertown, PA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network.

Office Locations

1534 Park Avenue Suite 210
Quakertown, PA 18951

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Some issues Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

total joint replacement

In 2012, Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD had a list price for total joint replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD treated as an orthopedist in Quakertown, PA during 2012 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	164
doctor visit	418
hospital care	12
injections	164
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	29
lower extremity surgery	29
minimally invasive procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD treated as an orthopedist in Quakertown, PA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	148
doctor visit	410
hospital care	19
injections	148
inpatient care	19
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
reconstructive surgery	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	51
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD treated as an orthopedist in Quakertown, PA during 2014 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	230
doctor visit	577
hospital care	48
injections	244
inpatient care	48
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	53
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD treated as an orthopedist in Quakertown, PA during 2015 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	233
doctor visit	509
injections	233

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	628
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	112
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD treated as an orthopedist in Quakertown, PA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	263
doctor visit	535
injections	263
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	45
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD treated as an orthopedist in Quakertown, PA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	258
doctor visit	522
hospital care	27
injections	258
inpatient care	27

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	359
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	55
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD treated as an orthopedist in Quakertown, PA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	252
doctor visit	504
hospital care	35
injections	252
inpatient care	35

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	54
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD treated as an orthopedist in Quakertown, PA during 2019 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	344
doctor visit	585
hospital care	31
injections	358
inpatient care	31
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
reconstructive surgery	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	74
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD treated as an orthopedist in Quakertown, PA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	364
doctor visit	686
hospital care	31
injections	364
inpatient care	31

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	432
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	62
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD treated as an orthopedist in Quakertown, PA during 2021 were injections, aspiration, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	424
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	13
doctor visit	894
hospital care	15
injections	441
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	359

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	79
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD treated as an orthopedist in Quakertown, PA during 2022 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	546
doctor visit	942
hospital care	46
injections	578
inpatient care	46
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
reconstructive surgery	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	439

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	645
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	81
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD treated as an orthopedist in Quakertown, PA during 2023 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	473
doctor visit	736
hospital care	19
injections	489
inpatient care	19
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	13

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	480
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	64
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD treated as an orthopedist in Quakertown, PA were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

aspiration	308
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	13
doctor visit	609
hospital care	28
injections	316
inpatient care	28
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15
minimally invasive procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	399
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	118
85 and over	60
Less than 65	58
65 to 74	186

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	10
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 1994. He completed residency at Geisinger Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University (1994)

Residency: Geisinger Medical Center (2000)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Luke's University Health Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.74 out of 5 stars based on 337 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Wei-Shen W. Lin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Quakertown, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$1,403 Latarjet System $847	Hat-Trick $450	Q-FIX $78	Healicoil $18	ACCUPASS DIRECT Crescent XL $10
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$594 Trauma $134	INSTRUMENTS $108	ATTUNE $92	Ortho-Knee $75	Knee $75	Other $110
Sanara MedTech Inc.	$383 CellerateRx $383
Stryker Corporation	$129 Gamma $63	ADAPT $44	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $22
Lilly USA, LLC	$125 $125
Other	$350 TFN ADVANCED $99	Sports_Early Intervention $46	EUFLEXXA $38	NON-PRODUCT $33	Osteoarthritis of the knee $23	Other $111

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,936
Travel and Lodging	$1,048

Biography

Dr. Wei-Shen Lin is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Quakertown, PA. On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise consist of arthritis, orthopedic surgery, and fractures (broken bones). Dr. Lin is professionally affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network. Dr. Lin welcomes new patients at his office inQuakertown, PA as reported by Doctor.com. He graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University and then he performed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center. In addition to English, he speaks Taiwanese.