David Lin, M.D.
NPI 1306936752 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Kingwood, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306936752
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- N9730 (TX)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
619 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 261 | $91 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 121 | $74 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 74 | $113 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 60 | $41 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 33 | $35 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 31 | $47 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 292 | 127 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 255 | 127 |
| Methylprednisolone | 168 | 162 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 93 | 54 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 66 | 28 |
| Gabapentin | 54 | 31 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 51 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$611 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 (3)
- 18885 Katy FwyHouston, TX 77094-1103Phone: (829) 829-2000Fax: (888) 355-5052
- 2600 North Loop W Ste 100Houston, TX 77092-8915Phone: (713) 650-6900Fax: (888) 355-5052
- 6921 Brisbane Ct Ste 120Sugar Land, TX 77479-7094Phone: (713) 650-6900Fax: (888) 355-5052
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-14
- Last updated
- 2025-08-04
- Certified
- 2025-08-04
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.