Herbert Lin, MD PHD
NPI 1245211960 · Nephrology Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Herbert Lin, MD PHD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1245211960).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245211960
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 161293 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,859 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 944 | $139 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 391 | $123 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 208 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 136 | $196 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 106 | $98 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 32 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 75 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 267 | 80 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 176 | 49 |
| Lisinopril | 152 | 40 |
| Omeprazole | 146 | 41 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 132 | 42 |
| Losartan Potassium | 125 | 35 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-09
- Last updated
- 2013-12-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Herbert Lin's NPI number?
- Herbert Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245211960, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Herbert Lin's specialty?
- Herbert Lin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Herbert Lin located?
- Herbert Lin's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114-2696.
- What is Herbert Lin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Herbert Lin is (617) 726-5661.
- Does Herbert Lin accept Medicare?
- Herbert Lin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Herbert Lin's NPI active?
- Yes — Herbert Lin's NPI (1245211960) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-12-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.