BENJAMIN LIN MD
NPI 1942820501
Hospitalist in Boston, MA

Active since April 23, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
330 BROOKLINE AVE, BOSTON, MA 02215(617) 754-4677(617) 632-0215 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 14, 2023, Apr 23, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Benjamin Lin Md NPPES

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

BENJAMIN LIN MD (NPI 1942820501) is an individual hospitalist provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (1015054) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Vermont College Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942820501
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN LINCredential: MD
Location Address330 BROOKLINE AVEBoston, MA 02215-5491
Mailing Address330 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215-5491 · (617) 754-4677 · Fax (617) 632-0215
Fax(617) 632-0215
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Vermont College Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 23, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 14, 2023
✔ NPI 1942820501 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 1015054
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
330 BROOKLINE AVE, Boston, MA 02215

Accepted 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

Benjamin 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 ID6002247426
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230911001722
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 Benjamin Lin reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
330 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 2,579 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
330 BROOKLINE AVE, HOSPITALIST PROGRAM, PBS 2
Boston, MA 02215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 346 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.
329 services135 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
135 services64 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
97 services97 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.
38 services38 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220086
Location330 Brookline AvenueBoston, MA 02215 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02215 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.

Chronic Disease Hospital (Children)
330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Internal Medicine
330 BROOKLINE AVE, PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE DEPARTMENT
BOSTON, MA 02215
Dermatology
330 BROOKLINE AVE, SHAPIRO 2
BOSTON, MA 02215
Anesthesiology
330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Psychologist (Clinical)
330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Hospitalist
330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)
330 BROOKLINE AVE, KIRSTEIN 3
BOSTON, MA 02215
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
330 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215

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 Benjamin Lin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Lin is 1942820501. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 23, 2020.

Where is Benjamin Lin located?

Benjamin Lin practices at 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215. The listed phone number is (617) 754-4677.

What is Benjamin Lin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Benjamin Lin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin 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 Benjamin Lin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Lin reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Harvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc (Boston, MA) and Associated Physicians Of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians At Beth Is (Boston, MA). 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 Benjamin Lin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Benjamin Lin accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Benjamin 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 Benjamin Lin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Lin is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Lin was last updated on October 14, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.