Richie Lin, MD
NPI 1417120932 · Dermatology Physician · Short Hills, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richie Lin, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Short Hills, NJ (NPI 1417120932).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417120932
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 240347 (NY)
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 tenure25% of score
18 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
3,258 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 976 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 610 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 295 | $140 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 293 | $62 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 289 | $108 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 63 | 43 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 57 | 53 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 43 | 35 |
| Betamethasone Valerate | 39 | 26 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 34 | 31 |
| Alclometasone Dipropionate | 28 | 24 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 22 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$854 across 54 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)
- 2200 State Rte 10Suite 106Morris Plains, NJ 07950Phone: (973) 232-6245Fax: (973) 232-6247
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-04-04
- Last updated
- 2023-09-18
- Certified
- 2023-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richie Lin's NPI number?
- Richie Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417120932, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richie Lin's specialty?
- Richie Lin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richie Lin located?
- Richie Lin's practice location on file with NPPES is 636 Morris Tpke Ste 2h, Short Hills, NJ 07078-2608.
- What is Richie Lin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richie Lin is (973) 232-6245.
- Does Richie Lin accept Medicare?
- Richie Lin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richie Lin's NPI active?
- Yes — Richie Lin's NPI (1417120932) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.