2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1477071074 MD
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KEVIN LIN, MD

Hospitalist Physician in CHICAGO, Illinois. 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
93
Medicare Part D claims · 26 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KEVIN LIN, MD filed 93 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in CHICAGO, Illinois, prescribing 85% generic.

93
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing

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.

KEVIN LIN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

93 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

KEVIN LIN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

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

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/02/2017

NPI 1477071074

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

93 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Illinois

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within Illinois

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospitalist Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist 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).

KEVIN LIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 240 E HURON ST STE 1-200, CHICAGO, IL, 60611, with a listed phone of (312) 503-7975. NPI 1477071074 was issued on 09/02/2017. 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 93 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 26 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

240 E HURON ST STE 1-200
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Provider Details

NPI 1477071074
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/02/2017

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KEVIN LIN, MD. To verify KEVIN LIN, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KEVIN LIN, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 93 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.

93
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
26
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
209
Total Day Supply
5,933
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.67
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How KEVIN LIN, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

KEVIN LIN, MD's 93 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Illinois

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

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KEVIN LIN, MD's specialty?
KEVIN LIN, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in CHICAGO, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does KEVIN LIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KEVIN LIN, MD wrote 93 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 26 beneficiaries.
Where is KEVIN LIN, MD located?
KEVIN LIN, MD is located at 240 E HURON ST STE 1-200, CHICAGO, IL, 60611. Phone: (312) 503-7975.
What is KEVIN LIN, MD's NPI number?
KEVIN LIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477071074, issued on 09/02/2017.
Does KEVIN LIN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KEVIN LIN, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KEVIN LIN, MD accept Medicare?
KEVIN LIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 93 Part D claims and 26 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KEVIN LIN, MD's credentials?
KEVIN LIN, MD's NPI is 1477071074 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.
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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