DANIEL LIN M.D.
Prescription History 1104887421
Specialist in Doylestown, PA
What does Dr. Lin prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Lin wrote 1,787 Medicare prescriptions for 40 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 199 prescriptions for 63 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Lin prescribes.
Medications 40 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 199 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $7.84 per fill, versus $6.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 175 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (95). Medicare paid $5.87 per fill, versus $4.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 146 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $12.48 per fill, versus $11.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 127 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $5.66 per fill, versus $7.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 113 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $14.11 per fill, versus $11.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 89 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $920.19 per fill, versus $877.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 83 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 3 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $30.89 per fill, versus $17.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 71 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $12.21 per fill, versus $9.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 65 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $16.63 per fill, versus $14.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 58 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about 2.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $60.01 per fill, versus $28.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 55 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 70% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $4.19 per fill, versus $4.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 51 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 74% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $104.97 per fill, versus $22.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 49 prescriptions for Valsartan, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $77.09 per fill, versus $31.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 48 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $12.71 per fill, versus $8.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 47 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $13.18 per fill, versus $7.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 43 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 20% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (217). Medicare paid $11.19 per fill, versus $12.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 28 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 22% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (127). Medicare paid $19.04 per fill, versus $15.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 26 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,052.22 per fill, versus $952.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 20 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 68% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $50.81 per fill, versus $53.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Finerenone is used by people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease to lower the risk of dialysis, death from heart disease, heart attacks, and the need to go to the hospital for heart failure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 18 prescriptions for Kerendia, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $987.23 per fill, versus $910.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 18 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $39.61 per fill, versus $26.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 17 prescriptions for Calcitriol, about 35% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $14.38 per fill, versus $16.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 17 prescriptions for Eplerenone, about 76% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $147.02 per fill, versus $72.73 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 17 prescriptions for Lokelma, about 67% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $653.76 per fill, versus $660.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 17 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $23.45 per fill, versus $22.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to make the urine less acidic.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 17 prescriptions for Potassium Citrate Er, about 63% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $125.26 per fill, versus $92.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 16 prescriptions for Torsemide, about 38% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $13.94 per fill, versus $17.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 14 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 14% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $37.83 per fill, versus $14.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 14 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 33% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $9.25 per fill, versus $13.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 14 prescriptions for Minoxidil, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $19.82 per fill, versus $10.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 14 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 14% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $10.43 per fill, versus $13.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 12 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 35% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $10.48 per fill, versus $21.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 12 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 20% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,236.49 per fill, versus $1,230.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Calcium acetate is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Calcium Acetate, about 32% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $47.05 per fill, versus $57.54 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Candesartan Cilexetil, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $122.90 per fill, versus $80.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 16% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $17.63 per fill, versus $12.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Sitagliptin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Januvia, about 32% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $1,077.21 per fill, versus $866.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metolazone is a "water pill" (diuretic) that increases the amount of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Metolazone, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $11.07 per fill, versus $16.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 14% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $12.52 per fill, versus $7.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Lin wrote 11 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 11% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $21.52 per fill, versus $17.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Lin’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Lin prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Lin's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (199), Furosemide (175) and Losartan Potassium (146).
How does Dr. Lin's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 40 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Lin prescribes 9 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 5 about as often and 26 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Lin prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Pennsylvania prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
