DR. ANGELA E LIN MD
NPI 1770565855
Medical Genetics - Clinical Genetics (M.D.) in Boston, MA

NPI Status: Active since November 15, 2005

Contact Information

55 FRUIT STREET
WRN 801 GENETICS & TERATOLOGY
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02114
Phone: (617) 726-1742
Fax: (617) 724-1911

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 46
  • Medical Genetics
  • Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ANGELA LIN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Angela Lin, a provider established in Boston, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Medical Genetics, focusing in clinical genetics (m.d.) and more than 46 years of experience. She graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1980. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1770565855 assigned on November 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207SG0201X with license number 72236 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1770565855
Provider Name
DR. ANGELA E LIN MD
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
55 FRUIT STREET WRN 801 GENETICS & TERATOLOGY BOSTON, MA 02114
Location Phone
(617) 726-1742
Location Fax
(617) 724-1911
Mailing Address
PO BOX 9142 MASS GENERAL PHYSICIAN ORGANIZATION CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129
Mailing Phone
(617) 726-1561
Mailing Fax
(617) 724-1911
Medical School Name
JEFFERSON MEDICAL COLLEGE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
Graduation Year
1980
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
11-15-2005
Last Update Date
11-15-2012
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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

Medical Genetics Clinical Genetics (M.D.)

Taxonomy Code
207SG0201X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
72236
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
A clinical geneticist demonstrates competence in providing comprehensive diagnostic, management and counseling services for genetic disorders.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1208000000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pediatrics

72236 (MA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/30%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Platinum Access Blue New England HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 2500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/10000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/20%/8500 - HMO

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
J10829MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MA 
J10829OTHER (01)MABCBS MA
E75422MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
3077691MEDICAID (05)MA 
072236OTHER (01)MATUFTS HEALTH PLAN

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Angela 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.

Angela 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: 3274570098

    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: I20050413000823

    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

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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 1770565855, we treat the final digit (5) 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 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 5).

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
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
5
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 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 5 → 10 → 1 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 55

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

The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 55 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1770565855.

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Anesthesiology
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Urology (Pediatric Urology)
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Anesthesiology
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Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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Internal Medicine
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Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
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Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
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Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
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Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
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Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
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Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
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Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
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Advanced Practice Midwife
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Advanced Practice Midwife
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Advanced Practice Midwife
55 FRUIT STREET, YAW 4
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1770565855, enumerated as an "individual" on November 15, 2005.

The provider is located at 55 FRUIT STREET WRN 801 GENETICS & TERATOLOGY BOSTON, MA 02114 and the phone number is (617) 726-1742.

Medical Genetics with taxonomy code 207SG0201X and a focus in Clinical Genetics (M.D.).

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Medicare,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.