2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1679648927 MD
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FRANKLIN LIN, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician in MARIETTA, Georgia. 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
549
Medicare Part D claims · 129 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.9348/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$718.73
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

FRANKLIN LIN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.9348/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 549 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

92.9348/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
549
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

FRANKLIN LIN, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

93 Top 32% higher than 68% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

What does the federal data show about FRANKLIN LIN, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/22/2006

NPI 1679648927

Primary specialty

Neurological Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

8,100 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

549 203% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 181

MIPS final score

92.9348/100 9.834800000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Neurological Surgery Physician share within Georgia

1. Neurological Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurological Surgery Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

FRANKLIN LIN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurological Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.9348/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurological Surgery Physician) — 92.9348/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.9%
MIPS final score (Neurological Surgery Physician) — 92.9348/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

FRANKLIN LIN, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider practicing in MARIETTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1679648927. 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.

FRANKLIN LIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 61 WHITCHER ST NE, MARIETTA, GA, 30060, with a listed phone of (404) 778-8350. NPI 1679648927 was issued on 11/22/2006. 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 549 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 129 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.9%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.9348/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.3814), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurological Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,100 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 181 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

61 WHITCHER ST NE
MARIETTA, GA 30060

Provider Details

NPI 1679648927
Specialty Neurological Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/22/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

92.9348
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.3814
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where FRANKLIN LIN, MD 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.

WELLSTAR MEDICAL GROUP LLC
KENNESAW, GA

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for FRANKLIN LIN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$719

Largest payer

Globus Medical, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

FRANKLIN LIN, MD — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 549 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.

549
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
129
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
556
Total Day Supply
10,382
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Opioid Claims
285 (51.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 62, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
83
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
79
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
59
Methocarbamol
53
Gabapentin
48
Methylprednisolone
45
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
38
Pregabalin
23
Baclofen
19
Tramadol Hcl
16

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

Neurological Surgery Physician Overview

How FRANKLIN LIN, MD fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

8,100
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
181
Avg Claims per Provider

FRANKLIN LIN, MD's 549 claims are above the specialty average of 181.

Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Neurological Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FRANKLIN LIN, MD's specialty?
FRANKLIN LIN, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in MARIETTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does FRANKLIN LIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FRANKLIN LIN, MD wrote 549 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 129 beneficiaries.
What is FRANKLIN LIN, MD's Medicare quality score?
FRANKLIN LIN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.9348/100 (Quality: 80.3814). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is FRANKLIN LIN, MD located?
FRANKLIN LIN, MD is located at 61 WHITCHER ST NE, MARIETTA, GA, 30060. Phone: (404) 778-8350.
What is FRANKLIN LIN, MD's NPI number?
FRANKLIN LIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679648927, issued on 11/22/2006.
Does FRANKLIN LIN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FRANKLIN LIN, MD's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
Does FRANKLIN LIN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, FRANKLIN LIN, MD had 285 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.9%.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,100 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 181 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FRANKLIN LIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FRANKLIN LIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FRANKLIN LIN, MD accept Medicare?
FRANKLIN LIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 549 Part D claims and 129 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FRANKLIN LIN, MD's credentials?
FRANKLIN LIN, MD's NPI is 1679648927 with credentials MD. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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