Helen Lin, MD
NPI 1497100259 · Hospitalist Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Helen Lin, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1497100259).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497100259
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 58716 (TN)
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
220 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 116 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 55 | $114 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 33 | $110 |
| Prolonged Hospital Inpatient Or Observation Care Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Total Time for the Primary Service (when the Primary Service Has Been Selected Using Time on the Date of the Primary Service); Each Additional 15 Minutes By ThG0316 | 16 | $29 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $29–$114 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1301 22nd Avenue SouthNashville, TN 37232-0001Phone: (615) 936-2000
- 1250 E Marshall StreetBox 980509Richmond, VA 23298Phone: (804) 828-8786Fax: (804) 828-5466
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-29
- Last updated
- 2022-03-17
- Certified
- 2022-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Helen Lin's NPI number?
- Helen Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497100259, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Helen Lin's specialty?
- Helen Lin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Helen Lin located?
- Helen Lin's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-0001.
- What is Helen Lin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Helen Lin is (615) 936-2000.
- Does Helen Lin accept Medicare?
- Helen Lin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Helen Lin's NPI active?
- Yes — Helen Lin's NPI (1497100259) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.