Edward Lin, MD, MPH
NPI 1629226337 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Walnut Creek, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Lin, MD, MPH is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Walnut Creek, CA (NPI 1629226337).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629226337
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MPH
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A99277 (CA)
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
17 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
824 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 386 | $110 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 117 | $133 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 70 | $69 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 66 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 58 | $70 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of 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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 61 | 60 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 55 | 55 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 42 | 40 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 30 | 30 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 29 | 29 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 28 | 28 |
| Azithromycin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 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
- 2008-09-05
- Last updated
- 2019-05-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Lin's NPI number?
- Edward Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629226337, 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 Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Lin located?
- Edward Lin's practice location on file with NPPES is 1450 Treat Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2168.
- What is Edward Lin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Lin is (925) 296-9000.
- 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 (1629226337) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.