Rong-Chung Lin, MD
NPI 1588774327 · Urology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rong-Chung Lin, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1588774327).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588774327
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD019838E (PA)
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
745 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated81000 | 238 | $4 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 221 | $86 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 135 | $47 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 60 | $9 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 37 | $164 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 440 | 139 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 108 | 95 |
| Finasteride | 95 | 31 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 75 | 18 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 65 | 20 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 58 | 22 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$144 across 8 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
- 2006-08-30
- Last updated
- 2012-06-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rong-Chung Lin's NPI number?
- Rong-Chung Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588774327, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rong-Chung Lin's specialty?
- Rong-Chung Lin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rong-Chung Lin located?
- Rong-Chung Lin's practice location on file with NPPES is 829 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15221.
- What is Rong-Chung Lin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rong-Chung Lin is (412) 244-8091.
- Does Rong-Chung Lin accept Medicare?
- Rong-Chung Lin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rong-Chung Lin's NPI active?
- Yes — Rong-Chung Lin's NPI (1588774327) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-06-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.