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Dr. Ning Lin, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Harvard Medical School (2006)

Professional interests include: stroke, pituitary surgery, Chiari malformation, and more.

56-20 Main Street
Flushing, NY 11355

(718) 670-1837

Dr. Ning Lin, MD is a neurosurgeon in New York, NY specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2006 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Ning Lin, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL and NEW YORK QUEENS MEDICINE AND SURGERY, P.C..

Office Locations

Address:

1305 York Avenue 9th Floor
New York, NY 10021

Address:

136-56 39th Avenue Floor 2
Flushing, NY 11354

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Address:

186-03 Union Turnpike Floor 1st Floor
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365

Address:

525 E 68th Street Department of Neurosurgery, Starr Pavillion, Room 651
New York, NY 10065

Address:

56-20 Main Street
Flushing, NY 11355

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

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

doctor visit	6
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	18
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	47
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	55
Dementia	29
Cancer	0

doctor visit	159

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	108
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	54
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	37
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	57
Dementia	28
Cancer	10

doctor visit	160

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	61
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	13
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	49
Dementia	27
Cancer	13

doctor visit	179

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	11
Hispanic	12
Asian	59
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	55
Dementia	32
Cancer	12

doctor visit	141

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	59
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	55
Dementia	35
Cancer	9

doctor visit	129
vascular procedures	20

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	58
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	21
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	40
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	53
Dementia	35
Cancer	10

doctor visit	59
vascular procedures	24

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	44
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

doctor visit	189

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ning Lin, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in New York, NY were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

doctor visit	130
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
vascular procedures	4

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ning Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	36
Non-Hispanic White	29
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	31
85 and over	9
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	31

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ning Lin, MD From 2014 - 2021

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

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	4
Dementia	19

Education & Training

Dr. Ning Lin, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2006. He completed residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is certified by the Surgery, Neurological and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School (2006)

Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital

Board Certification: Surgery, Neurological

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

NewYork-Presbyterian

WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL

NEW YORK QUEENS MEDICINE AND SURGERY, P.C.

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. Ning Lin, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), Elderplan, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Fidelis Care, MultiPlan, Affinity Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Unicare, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Healthfirst, Cigna, Anthem, 1199 National Benefit Fund, United Healthcare Empire Plan, Trustmark , UnitedHealthcare, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), March Vision, Oxford Health Plans [Metro/Core/Charter (HMO)], Amida Care and VNSNY CHOICE.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

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

Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP)

Elderplan

EmblemHealth

WellCare

Fidelis Care

MultiPlan

Affinity Health Plan

United Healthcare

Aetna

Unicare

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Medicaid

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Healthfirst

Cigna

Anthem

1199 National Benefit Fund

United Healthcare Empire Plan

Trustmark

UnitedHealthcare

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

March Vision

Oxford Health Plans [Metro/Core/Charter (HMO)]

Amida Care

VNSNY CHOICE

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$1,495 Delta System 1.7/2.2 $354	Dermis $245	STENTRIEVERS $163	EVOLVE PROLINE $158	ACCESS PRODUCTS $124	Other $451
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$1,419 Neurosurgery $1,318	Symphony $52	neurovascular $25	EMBOTRAP II Revascularization Device $24
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,248 OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION $300	Solitaire $202	Avigo $160	KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $158	O-ARM-Spine $134	Other $292
Covidien Sales LLC	$979 Onyx $919	Flow Diversion $60
Penumbra, Inc.	$696 Apollo $275	Penumbra System $156	Penumbra Coil 400 $137	Penumbra Jet 7 $45	RED 72 $31	Other $54
Other	$1,729 Neurovascular Stents $272	WEB Aneurysm Embolization System $271	StealthStation $223	MAZOR X SYSTEM $114	Allograft VMIS Delivery System $103	Other $746

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,933
Travel and Lodging	$1,632

Biography

Dr. Ning Lin's area of specialization is neurosurgery. He attended medical school at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Lin is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian.