DR. LIN CHEN MD
NPI 1285636654
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Cambridge, MA
About Dr. Lin Chen Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. LIN CHEN MD (NPI 1285636654) is an individual infectious disease provider in Cambridge, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (70802) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University (1986).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
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.
Other Identifiers 3
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. Lin Chen Md 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.
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.
Administration of influenza virus vaccine
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
This service was performed 134 times for 134 patientsThe Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.
This service was performed 130 times for 130 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $36.02 for a new patient copayment and $27.79 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 02138 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $144.11
- Minimum New Patient Price $63.72
- Maximum New Patient Price $189.86
- Average New Patient Copayment $36.02
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.93
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $47.46
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $111.18
- Minimum Established Patient Price $21.07
- Maximum Established Patient Price $155.29
- Average Established Patient Copayment $27.79
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.26
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $38.82
* 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.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1285636654, enumerated as an "individual" on August 15, 2005.
The provider is located at 330 MOUNT AUBURN ST SOUTH 2 CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 and the phone number is (617) 499-5026.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RI0200X and a focus in Infectious Disease.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
