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DR. MICHAEL YEN-WEI LIN M.D.
NPI 1265646517
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Chicago, IL

Active since May 09, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
600 S PAULINA ST, STE 143, CHICAGO, IL 60612(312) 942-5865(312) 942-8200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 26, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 26, 2021, Aug 12, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Michael Yen-wei Lin M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL YEN-WEI LIN M.D. (NPI 1265646517) is an individual infectious disease provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036-113481) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265646517
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL YEN-WEI LINCredential: M.D.
Location Address600 S PAULINA ST, STE 143Chicago, IL 60612-3806
Mailing Address600 S Paulina St, Ste 143Chicago, IL 60612-3806 · (312) 942-5865 · Fax (312) 942-8200
Phone(312) 942-5865
Fax(312) 942-8200
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateMay 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 26, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 26, 2021
✔ NPI 1265646517 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036-113481
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 036-113481 (IL)
Also ListedPreventive Medicine · Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental MedicineTaxonomy 2083P0500X · License 036-113481 (IL)
600 S PAULINA ST, Chicago, IL 60612
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michael Yen-wei Lin M.d. 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 ID2668548355
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080903000539
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Lin reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Rush University Medical Group
0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
1620 W HARRISON ST
Chicago, IL 60612
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 2,169 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093819542 (312) 942-5000
Cook County
0.2 mi
Family Medicine
605 S WOLCOTT AVE, SUITE 605
Chicago, IL 60612
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 1,047 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912063439 (312) 864-4649

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
39 services23 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
23 services14 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Rush University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140119
Location1653 West Congress ParkwayChicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60612 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

DR. JOSEPH ROBERT KREBS MD
Surgery
600 S PAULINA ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (913) 544-6685
WANNA ZHANG M.D.
Hospitalist
600 S PAULINA ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-5000
KAZUKI SAKAKURA
Neurological Surgery
600 S PAULINA ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (628) 628-6309
AUDREY GOLDSTEIN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
600 S PAULINA ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (931) 942-7100
KOBE PEREZ MD
Family Medicine
600 S PAULINA ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-0312
DR. SCOTT D EBERLY MD
Emergency Medicine
600 S PAULINA ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-5000
RAJ C SHAH M.D.
Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
600 S PAULINA ST, SUITE 130
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-3333
RICHARD KEVIN PEACH PH.D.
Speech-Language Pathologist
600 S PAULINA ST, ROOM 1018B
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 942-3293

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 Michael Lin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Lin is 1265646517. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 9, 2007.

Where is Michael Lin located?

Michael Lin practices at 600 S Paulina St Ste 143, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 942-5865.

What is Michael Lin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Michael Lin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Michael Lin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Lin reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Rush University Medical Group (Chicago, IL) and Cook County (Chicago, IL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Michael Lin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Lin accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health list Michael 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 Michael Lin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Lin is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Lin was last updated on April 26, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.