Joseph Lin, MD, PHD
NPI 1659179174 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Lin, MD, PHD is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1659179174).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659179174
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 3017946 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
1 yr in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2025-03-03
- Last updated
- 2025-03-03
- Certified
- 2025-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Lin's NPI number?
- Joseph Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659179174, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Lin's specialty?
- Joseph 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 Joseph Lin located?
- Joseph Lin's practice location on file with NPPES is 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-3002.
- What is Joseph Lin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Lin is (617) 523-7900.
- Does Joseph Lin accept Medicare?
- Joseph Lin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Lin's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Lin's NPI (1659179174) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.