DR. IAN Y.H. LIN MD
NPI 1245306836
Internal Medicine in San Mateo, CA

NPI Status: Active since November 27, 2006

Contact Information

417 N SAN MATEO DR
SAN MATEO, CA
ZIP 94401
Phone: (650) 524-1925
Fax: (650) 215-9919

Get Directions Write a Review

  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 32
  • Internal Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About IAN LIN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ian Lin, an internist established in San Mateo, California with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine and more than 32 years of experience. He graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1994. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1245306836 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number A054669 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1245306836
Provider Name
DR. IAN Y.H. LIN MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
417 N SAN MATEO DR SAN MATEO, CA 94401
Location Phone
(650) 524-1925
Location Fax
(650) 215-9919
Mailing Address
417 N SAN MATEO DR SAN MATEO, CA 94401
Mailing Phone
(650) 524-1925
Mailing Fax
(650) 215-9919
Medical School Name
TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
1994
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
11-27-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
Code Navigator

An internist like Ian Lin is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

Location Map

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Internal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207R00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
A054669
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Connect 1500 Gold - EPO
  • Connect 6000 Silver - EPO
  • Connect 9800 Bronze - EPO
  • HSA Qualified 7500 Bronze - Choice Network - EPO
  • HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
H33063MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
00A546690MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Ian Lin is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Ian Lin is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335314566

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20111215000871

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Acupuncture with electrical stimulation, each additional 15 minutes

Acupuncture with electrical stimulation involves inserting thin needles into specific points on your body. A mild electrical current is then passed through these needles for a set time, often 15 minutes. This can enhance the effects of traditional acupuncture, helping to relieve pain and promote healing.

This service was performed 235 times for 20 patients

Acupuncture with electrical stimulation, initial 15 minutes

Acupuncture with electrical stimulation is a therapy where thin needles are inserted into specific points on your body. A mild electrical current is then passed through the needles to stimulate these points, helping to alleviate pain and promote healing. This initial session lasts 15 minutes.

This service was performed 119 times for 20 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $38.45 for a new patient copayment and $29.87 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 94401 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $153.83
  • Minimum New Patient Price $69
  • Maximum New Patient Price $202.35
  • Average New Patient Copayment $38.45
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $17.25
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $50.58

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $119.48
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $23.44
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $166.46
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $29.87
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.86
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $41.61

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Reviews for DR. IAN Y.H. LIN MD

There are currently no reviews for this provider. Be the first person to share your experience with this provider by filling out our review form. Your insights are appreciated and will help others make informed decisions.

NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1245306836, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
6
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 4 → 8 3 → 6 6 → 12 → 3 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 2 + 8 + 5 + 6 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 6 + 24 = 64

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1245306836.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Acupuncturist
417 N SAN MATEO DR
SAN MATEO, CA 94401
Chiropractor
417 N SAN MATEO DR
SAN MATEO, CA 94401

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1245306836, enumerated as an "individual" on November 27, 2006.

The provider is located at 417 N SAN MATEO DR SAN MATEO, CA 94401 and the phone number is (650) 524-1925.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Providence Health Plan, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.