Peter Lin, MD
NPI 1780871186 · Neurology Physician · Los Gatos, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Peter Lin, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Los Gatos, CA (NPI 1780871186).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780871186
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A79891 (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
18 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
1,343 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 786 | $153 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Muscle With Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Nerve Muscle95874 | 82 | $99 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 82 | $24 |
| Exam of Neurobehavioral Status, First Hour96116 | 71 | $107 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Nerve Muscles on Side of Neck Excluding Voice Box64616 | 67 | $230 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 67 | $93 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 743 | 212 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Rytary | 242 | 43 |
| Amantadine Hclbrand: Amantadine | 231 | 75 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa Er | 204 | 62 |
| Gabapentin | 179 | 62 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 162 | 40 |
| Rotigotine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,800 across 148 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
- 2007-09-29
- Last updated
- 2017-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Peter Lin's NPI number?
- Peter Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780871186, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Peter Lin's specialty?
- Peter Lin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Peter Lin located?
- Peter Lin's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 Pollard Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032-1415.
- What is Peter Lin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Peter Lin is (408) 376-0316.
- Does Peter Lin accept Medicare?
- Peter Lin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Peter Lin's NPI active?
- Yes — Peter Lin's NPI (1780871186) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.