Sheldon Lin, MD
NPI 1952475022 · Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician · Newark, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sheldon Lin, MD is a Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider in Newark, NJ (NPI 1952475022).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952475022
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA06409100 (NJ)
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
169 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Ankle, Minimum of 3 Views73610 | 39 | $42 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 32 | $184 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 29 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 25 | $100 |
| Treatment of Broken Neck of Thigh Bone With Bone Implant27245 | 17 | $1,318 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$144 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
- 2006-11-20
- Last updated
- 2022-04-12
- Certified
- 2022-04-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sheldon Lin's NPI number?
- Sheldon Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952475022, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sheldon Lin's specialty?
- Sheldon Lin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sheldon Lin located?
- Sheldon Lin's practice location on file with NPPES is 90 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103-2425.
- What is Sheldon Lin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sheldon Lin is (973) 972-2150.
- Does Sheldon Lin accept Medicare?
- Sheldon Lin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sheldon Lin's NPI active?
- Yes — Sheldon Lin's NPI (1952475022) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.