Edward Lin, MD
NPI 1568966216 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Lin, MD is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1568966216).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568966216
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A164355 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 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
62 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 34 | $123 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 28 | $81 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $81–$123 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 153 | 68 |
| Lisinopril | 138 | 53 |
| Losartan Potassium | 116 | 54 |
| Furosemide | 102 | 49 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 82 | 28 |
| Spironolactone | 73 | 28 |
| Carvedilol | 53 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 across 1 record (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
- 2018-03-19
- Last updated
- 2021-12-03
- Certified
- 2021-07-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Lin's NPI number?
- Edward Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568966216, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Lin's specialty?
- Edward Lin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (Student, Health Care).
- Where is Edward Lin located?
- Edward Lin's practice location on file with NPPES is 4733 W Sunset Blvd Fl 3, Los Angeles, CA 90027-6021.
- What is Edward Lin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Lin is (626) 758-7509.
- Does Edward Lin accept Medicare?
- Edward Lin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Lin's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Lin's NPI (1568966216) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.