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DR. ANDREW CHIA HSUEH LIN MD
NPI 1295396364
Surgery in Whiteville, NC

Active since June 27, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
500 JEFFERSON ST, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472(910) 642-8011 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 15, 2026, Jun 21, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Andrew Chia Hsueh Lin Md NPPES

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

DR. ANDREW CHIA HSUEH LIN MD (NPI 1295396364) is an individual surgery provider in Whiteville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2024-02266) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Columbus Regional Healthcare System, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295396364
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ANDREW CHIA HSUEH LINCredential: MD
Location Address500 JEFFERSON STWhiteville, NC 28472-3634
Mailing Address208 Summit DrWhiteville, NC 28472-2732 · (201) 230-7994
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 15, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1295396364 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2024-02266✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA11417600
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.
500 JEFFERSON ST, Whiteville, NC 28472

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Andrew Chia Hsueh Lin 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 ID3072968916
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240904000818
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Andrew Lin reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Specialist
220 JEFFERSON ST
Whiteville, NC 28472
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Columbus Regional Healthcare System

Acute Care Hospitals · Whiteville, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340068
Location500 Jefferson StWhiteville, NC 28472 · Columbus County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28472 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

Hospitalist
500 JEFFERSON ST
WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
Pharmacist
500 JEFFERSON ST
WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
500 JEFFERSON ST
WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
Internal Medicine
500 JEFFERSON ST
WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
500 JEFFERSON ST
WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
Emergency Medicine
500 JEFFERSON ST
WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
Hospitalist
500 JEFFERSON ST
WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
Hospitalist
500 JEFFERSON ST
WHITEVILLE, NC 28472

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 Andrew Lin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrew Lin is 1295396364. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2019.

Where is Andrew Lin located?

Andrew Lin practices at 500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472. The listed phone number is (910) 642-8011.

What is Andrew Lin's specialty?

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

Is Andrew Lin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Andrew 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 organization bills Medicare for Andrew Lin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Andrew Lin reassigns Medicare benefits to Walters Surgical Assoc PA (Whiteville, NC). The 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 Andrew Lin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Andrew Lin accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list Andrew 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 Andrew Lin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Andrew Lin is affiliated with Columbus Regional Healthcare System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Andrew Lin was last updated on October 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 days 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.