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Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (2002)
Professional interests include: eye problems
10200 Richmond Avenue Suite 170
Houston, TX 77042

Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD is an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Memorial Hermann.

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Office Locations

10200 Richmond Avenue Suite 170
Houston, TX 77042
(832) 767-5877
(832) 767-5964
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4500 South Lancaster Road North Texas Vhcs (549)
Dallas, TX 75216
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Some issues Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cataract surgery
cataract surgery with IOL implantation
extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation
extracapsular lens removal
intraocular lens implant
lens removal surgery
lens replacement surgery
simple cataract surgery

In 2023, Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, and simple cataract surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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 Affordability:

anterior segment surgery
eye exam
eye tests
gonioscopy
intermediate eye exam
visual field test

In 2012, Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery, eye exam, eye tests, gonioscopy, intermediate eye exam, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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. Albert Pochen Lin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2012 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

eye procedures 831
ultrasound (sonogram) 40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2013 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

eye procedures 990
ultrasound (sonogram) 37

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD.

Gender
Male 138
Female 189
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 11
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 291
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 124
From 75 to 84 125
85 and over 62
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD in 2013

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 5
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 40
Dementia 12
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

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

eye procedures 1010
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 15
ultrasound (sonogram) 26

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD.

Gender
Male 155
Female 225
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 19
Black 0
Hispanic 11
Asian 335
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 171
From 75 to 84 124
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD in 2014

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 7
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 37
Dementia 11
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and excision.

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

excision 20
eye procedures 952
laser treatment 20
ultrasound (sonogram) 48

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD.

Gender
Male 304
Female 402
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 54
Black 0
Hispanic 34
Asian 584
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 322
From 75 to 84 220
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD in 2015

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 6
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 3
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 39
Dementia 11
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2016 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

eye procedures 930
ultrasound (sonogram) 29

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD.

Gender
Male 160
Female 209
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 33
Black 0
Hispanic 18
Asian 303
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 180
From 75 to 84 119
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD in 2016

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 8
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 36
Dementia 15
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

eye procedures 879
ultrasound (sonogram) 33

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD.

Gender
Male 170
Female 207
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 25
Black 17
Hispanic 21
Asian 294
Other 20
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 194
From 75 to 84 112
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD in 2017

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 9
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 39
Dementia 13
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and excision.

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

excision 17
eye procedures 1032
laser treatment 17
ultrasound (sonogram) 34

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD.

Gender
Male 194
Female 222
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 27
Black 14
Hispanic 21
Asian 335
Other 19
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 221
From 75 to 84 123
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD in 2018

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 9
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 37
Dementia 11
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and injections.

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

eye procedures 1106
injections 23
ultrasound (sonogram) 33

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD.

Gender
Male 189
Female 237
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 35
Black 22
Hispanic 0
Asian 326
Other 22
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 249
From 75 to 84 115
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD in 2019

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 9
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 37
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

eye procedures 721
ultrasound (sonogram) 29

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD.

Gender
Male 129
Female 154
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 31
Black 19
Hispanic 0
Asian 202
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 173
From 75 to 84 66
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD in 2020

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 10
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 4
Diabetes 39
Dementia 7
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

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

eye procedures 834
laser treatment 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 30

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD.

Gender
Male 158
Female 168
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 30
Black 20
Hispanic 0
Asian 239
Other 19
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 195
From 75 to 84 95
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD in 2021

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 7
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 39
Dementia 7
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

eye procedures 892
ultrasound (sonogram) 35

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD.

Gender
Male 168
Female 157
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 40
Black 18
Hispanic 0
Asian 233
Other 21
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 184
From 75 to 84 105
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD in 2022

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 6
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 39
Dementia 5
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), injections and excision.

excision 18
eye procedures 925
injections 23
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures 15
laser treatment 17
ultrasound (sonogram) 34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD.

Gender
Male 160
Female 197
Ethnicity
Black / African American 10
Asian / Pacific Islander 285
Non-Hispanic White 27
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 10
Other 10
Age
75 to 84 109
85 and over 5
Less than 65 1
65 to 74 183

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

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

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 6
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 3
Osteoporosis 15
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 34
Atrial Fibrillation 6
Dementia 9
Cancer 8

Education & Training

Dr. Albert Pochen Lin, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (2006)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Memorial Hermann

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. Albert Pochen Lin, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Medicare Advantage, Employers Health Network, United Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, WellPoint, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Community Health Choice Chip, Community Health Choice Star, Memorial Hermann Solutions, WorkLink Worker's Comp, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, HMO Blue Texas and Community Hlth MCR D-SNP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

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

Cigna
Medicare Advantage
Employers Health Network
United Healthcare
BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
WellPoint
Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO
Community Health Choice Chip
Community Health Choice Star
Memorial Hermann Solutions
WorkLink Worker's Comp
Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP
HMO Blue Texas
Community Hlth MCR D-SNP

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Allergan Inc. $621 COMBIGAN
$125 		RESTASIS
$125 		LUMIGAN
$124
$247
Alcon Vision LLC $620 CLAREON
$492 		AcrySof IQ PanOptix
$128
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA $183 EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System
$183
Alcon Laboratories Inc $129 AcrySof
$129
Shire North American Group Inc $38 XIIDRA
$38
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,552
Education $38

Biography

Dr. Albert Lin practices ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Lin is especially interested in eye problems. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including WellPoint, Blue California, and BlueCross BlueShield of Texas. He obtained his medical school training at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine and performed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. In addition to English, Dr. Lin (or staff) speaks Mandarin and Spanish. Dr. Lin is professionally affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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