James Lin, MD
NPI 1821085846 · Ophthalmology Physician · Poulsbo, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Lin, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Poulsbo, WA (NPI 1821085846).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821085846
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00042094 (WA)
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
20 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
5,641 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 | 851 | $92 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 843 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 665 | $130 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 553 | $41 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 434 | $37 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 348 | $40 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 415 | 130 |
| Timolol Maleate | 186 | 63 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 117 | 32 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 82 | 29 |
| Travoprost | 40 | 12 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 40 | 14 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 23 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$631 across 12 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
- 2005-10-04
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Lin's NPI number?
- James Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821085846, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Lin's specialty?
- James Lin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Lin located?
- James Lin's practice location on file with NPPES is 20669 Bond Rd Ne, Poulsbo, WA 98370-6525.
- What is James Lin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Lin is (360) 779-2020.
- Does James Lin accept Medicare?
- James Lin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Lin's NPI active?
- Yes — James Lin's NPI (1821085846) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.