James Lin, M.D.
NPI 1053310383 · Nephrology Physician · Greensboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Lin, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Greensboro, NC (NPI 1053310383).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053310383
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2011-00969 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
560 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 273 | $73 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 54 | $328 |
| Insertion of Needle And/Or Tube Into Hemodialysis Circuit and Balloon Dilation of Dialysis Segment With Review By Radiologist36902 | 53 | $1,080 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 48 | $64 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 34 | $274 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 23 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 52 | 12 |
| Prednisone | 50 | 31 |
| Sucroferric Oxyhydroxidebrand: Velphoro | 44 | — |
| Lanthanum Carbonate | 28 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 18 | — |
| Ferric Citratebrand: Auryxia | 15 | — |
| Lidocaine/Prilocainebrand: Lidocaine-Prilocaine | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$269 across 13 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1305 Lees Chapel Rd Ste 103Greensboro, NC 27455-2883Phone: (336) 379-9708
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-19
- Last updated
- 2021-09-20
- Certified
- 2021-09-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Lin's NPI number?
- James Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053310383, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Lin's specialty?
- James Lin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Lin located?
- James Lin's practice location on file with NPPES is 309 New Street, Greensboro, NC 27405-3654.
- What is James Lin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Lin is (336) 379-9708.
- Does James Lin accept Medicare?
- James Lin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Lin's NPI active?
- Yes — James Lin's NPI (1053310383) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.