DR. LIN CHEN MD
NPI 1285636654
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Cambridge, MA

Active since August 15, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
330 MOUNT AUBURN ST, SOUTH 2, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138(617) 499-5026(617) 499-5453 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 9, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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, is affiliated with Mount Auburn Hospital, and is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285636654
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. LIN CHENCredential: MD
Location Address330 MOUNT AUBURN ST, SOUTH 2Cambridge, MA 02138-5502
Mailing Address330 Mount Auburn StCambridge, MA 02138-5502 · (617) 499-5026 · Fax (617) 499-5453
Fax(617) 499-5453
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 9, 2009
NPI 1285636654 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License Licensed in MA · 70802
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.
330 MOUNT AUBURN ST, Cambridge, MA 02138

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINF06811MA
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedJ08766MA
Medicaid3047555MA

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.

PECOS PAC ID1951315514
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060202000726
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.

Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 90662
The 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.
12 services12 patients
Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008
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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mount Auburn Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cambridge, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220002
Location330 Mount Auburn StreetCambridge, MA 02138 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02138 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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.

Physician Assistant (Surgical)
330 MOUNT AUBURN ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
330 MOUNT AUBURN ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Obstetrics & Gynecology
330 MOUNT AUBURN ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
330 MOUNT AUBURN ST, NEWBORN SERVICES
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Internal Medicine
330 MOUNT AUBURN ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Emergency Medicine
330 MOUNT AUBURN ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Anesthesiology
330 MOUNT AUBURN ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
330 MOUNT AUBURN ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

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 Lin Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lin Chen is 1285636654. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2005.

Where is Lin Chen located?

Lin Chen practices at 330 Mount Auburn St South 2, Cambridge, MA 02138. The listed phone number is (617) 499-5026.

What is Lin Chen's specialty?

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

Is Lin Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lin Chen 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.

Is Lin Chen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lin Chen is affiliated with Mount Auburn Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lin Chen was last updated on April 9, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.