2026 NPPES data Allergy & Immunology Physician NPI 1124116371 M.D.
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CHERI LIN, M.D.

Allergy & Immunology Physician in RIVER EDGE, New Jersey. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
815
Medicare Part D claims · 147 beneficiaries · Allergy & Immunology Physician avg: 764
Generic prescribing
63%
generic claims · 37% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CHERI LIN, M.D. is a Allergy & Immunology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RIVER EDGE, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 815 claims across 147 beneficiaries — 37% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: CHERI LIN, M.D. filed 815 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RIVER EDGE, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHERI LIN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHERI LIN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/11/2006

NPI 1124116371

Primary specialty

Allergy & Immunology Physician

Niche

3,390 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

815 7% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 764

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Allergy & Immunology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Allergy & Immunology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Allergy & Immunology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Allergy & Immunology Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Allergy & Immunology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Allergy & Immunology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Allergy & Immunology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Allergy & Immunology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CHERI LIN, M.D. is a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider practicing in RIVER EDGE, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1124116371. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CHERI LIN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 63 GRAND AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ, 07661, with a listed phone of (201) 487-2900. NPI 1124116371 was issued on 10/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LIN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 815 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 147 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $290K in drug spend, split 37% brand-name and 63% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Allergy & Immunology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,390 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 764 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

63 GRAND AVE
RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661

Provider Details

NPI 1124116371
Specialty Allergy & Immunology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/11/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHERI LIN, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
ANAHEIM, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

CHERI LIN, M.D. — brand share 37.0%
Specialty average (est.)

37% brand-name claims vs 63% generic, on 815 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

815
Total Claims
$290K
Total Drug Cost
147
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,611
Total Day Supply
46,721
Brand vs Generic
37% brand / 63% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$259K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Azelastine Hcl
179
Montelukast Sodium
162
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
141
Spiriva Respimat
Tiotropium Bromide
65
Wixela Inhub
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
47
Ipratropium Bromide
44
Alvesco
Ciclesonide
20
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
16
Breyna
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
16
Dupixent Syringe
Dupilumab
15

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Allergy & Immunology Physician Overview

How CHERI LIN, M.D. fits within the Allergy & Immunology Physician landscape nationally.

3,390
Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Allergy & Immunology Physician
764
Avg Claims per Provider

CHERI LIN, M.D.'s 815 claims are above the specialty average of 764.

Nearby Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LIN.

Compare Allergy & Immunology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHERI LIN, M.D.'s specialty?
CHERI LIN, M.D. specializes in Allergy & Immunology Physician and practices in RIVER EDGE, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHERI LIN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHERI LIN, M.D. wrote 815 Medicare Part D claims totaling $290K in drug costs for 147 beneficiaries.
Where is CHERI LIN, M.D. located?
CHERI LIN, M.D. is located at 63 GRAND AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ, 07661. Phone: (201) 487-2900.
What is CHERI LIN, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHERI LIN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124116371, issued on 10/11/2006.
Does CHERI LIN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHERI LIN, M.D.'s prescribing is 37% brand-name and 63% generic drugs by claim count, with $259K in brand drug costs.
How many Allergy & Immunology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,390 Allergy & Immunology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Allergy & Immunology Physician provider writes 764 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHERI LIN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHERI LIN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Montelukast Sodium, Symbicort. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHERI LIN, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHERI LIN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 815 Part D claims and 147 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHERI LIN, M.D.'s credentials?
CHERI LIN, M.D.'s NPI is 1124116371 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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