Lin Zhang
NPI 1245215946 · Neurology Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245215946
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- License
- A73655 (CA)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,897 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Muscle With Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Nerve Muscle95874 | 273 | $20 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 231 | $145 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Nerve Muscles on Side of Neck Excluding Voice Box64616 | 195 | $152 |
| Electronic Analysis of Implanted Brain, Spinal Cord, Or Peripheral Neurostimulator Generator With Brain Stimulator Programming, Each Additional 15 Minutes With Qualified Health Professional95984 | 192 | $44 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 166 | $17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 471 | 118 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Rytary | 329 | 71 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa Er | 136 | 35 |
| Istradefyllinebrand: Nourianz | 131 | 22 |
| Rotigotinebrand: Neupro | 122 | 25 |
| Ropinirole Hclbrand: Ropinirole Er | 114 | 30 |
| Droxidopa | 108 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24,735 across 35 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-14
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.