Ellen Lin, MD
NPI 1548273501 · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ellen Lin, MD is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1548273501).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548273501
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M0151 (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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,986 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 383 | $50 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 356 | $127 |
| Destruction of Lower Or Sacral Spinal Facet Joint Nerves Using Imaging Guidance, Each Additional Facet Joint64636 | 287 | $354 |
| Destruction of Lower Or Sacral Spinal Facet Joint Nerves Using Imaging Guidance, Single Facet Joint64635 | 274 | $643 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 269 | $91 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 975 | 181 |
| Baclofen | 197 | 92 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 182 | 76 |
| Gabapentin | 152 | 55 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 127 | 68 |
| Pregabalin | 111 | 29 |
| Tapentadol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$8,690 across 133 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
- 2006-08-14
- Last updated
- 2015-05-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ellen Lin's NPI number?
- Ellen Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548273501, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ellen Lin's specialty?
- Ellen Lin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ellen Lin located?
- Ellen Lin's practice location on file with NPPES is 21 Spurs Lane, San Antonio, TX 78240-1669.
- What is Ellen Lin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ellen Lin is (210) 690-0777.
- Does Ellen Lin accept Medicare?
- Ellen Lin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ellen Lin's NPI active?
- Yes — Ellen Lin's NPI (1548273501) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-05-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.