DR. EDWARD LIN D.O.
NPI 1235155961
Surgery in Atlanta, GA

Active since July 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.26/100
CMS Quality Rating
550 PEACHTREE ST NE, DEPT OF SURGERY, ATLANTA, GA 30308(404) 686-3231 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 25, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 13, 2026.

About Dr. Edward Lin D.o. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. EDWARD LIN D.O. (NPI 1235155961) is an individual surgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (49858) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235155961
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. EDWARD LINCredential: D.O.
Location Address550 PEACHTREE ST NE, DEPT OF SURGERYAtlanta, GA 30308-2247
Mailing Address550 Peachtree St Ne, Dept Of SurgeryAtlanta, GA 30308-2247 · (404) 686-8143
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 25, 2012
NPI 1235155961 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in GA · 49858
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
550 PEACHTREE ST NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

Other Identifiers 8

Other020052169GA · Railroad Medicare
OtherY 20020901GA · Phcs
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified02BBGFPGA
Medicaid000942587BGA
Other2189132GA · United Healthcare
Other2840432GA · Us Healthcare
Other284165GA · Bcbs
Medicare UPING32268001GA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Edward Lin D.o. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1951539014
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140116001879
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
21 services17 patients
Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope 43246
This procedure involves the use of a flexible endoscope, a thin tube with a light and camera, to insert a stomach tube. It helps doctors view and access your stomach without surgery. It's typically performed under sedation to ensure comfort.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Emory University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110010
Location1364 Clifton Road, NEAtlanta, GA 30322 · De Kalb County
Emergency services

Emory Decatur Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Decatur, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110076
Location2701 N Decatur RoadDecatur, GA 30033 · De Kalb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Emory University Hospital Midtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110078
Location550 Peachtree Street, NEAtlanta, GA 30308 · Fulton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Emory Johns Creek Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Johns Creek, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number110230
Location6325 Hospital ParkwayJohns Creek, GA 30097 · Gwinnett County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30308 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$88.06 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.85 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $17.71 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

92.26/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality73.83
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Surgery
550 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Anesthesiologist Assistant
550 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Physician Assistant
550 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Occupational Therapist
550 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Otolaryngology
550 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
550 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Surgery
550 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Internal Medicine
550 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Edward Lin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edward Lin is 1235155961. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2006.

Where is Edward Lin located?

Edward Lin practices at 550 Peachtree St NE Dept Of Surgery, Atlanta, GA 30308. The listed phone number is (404) 686-3231.

What is Edward Lin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Edward Lin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edward Lin is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Edward Lin accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Edward Lin as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Edward Lin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Edward Lin is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown and Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edward Lin was last updated on October 25, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.