Lin Chen
NPI 1285168070 · Nurse Practitioner · Newark, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lin Chen is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Newark, NJ (NPI 1285168070).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285168070
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 26NJ00725100 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 113 | 41 |
| Carvedilol | 42 | 11 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 37 | 20 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 35 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 34 | 13 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 32 | 16 |
| Furosemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,017 across 60 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
- 2017-04-18
- Last updated
- 2020-03-23
- Certified
- 2020-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lin Chen's NPI number?
- Lin Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285168070, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lin Chen's specialty?
- Lin Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lin Chen located?
- Lin Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 Lyons Ave Ste D12, Newark, NJ 07112-2027.
- What is Lin Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lin Chen is (973) 926-7954.
- Does Lin Chen accept Medicare?
- Lin Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lin Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Lin Chen's NPI (1285168070) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.