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2026 NPPES data Transplant Hepatology Physician NPI 1043404593 MD
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Transplant Hepatology Physician in BURLINGTON, Massachusetts. 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
671
Medicare Part D claims · 159 beneficiaries · Transplant Hepatology Physician avg: 536
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$270.14
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data shows
MING LIN, MD filed 671 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Transplant Hepatology Physician in BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, prescribing 85% generic.
- 671
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- 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.
MING LIN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally
671 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)
MING LIN, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about MING LIN, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Transplant Hepatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
671 25% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Transplant Hepatology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Transplant Hepatology Physician share within Massachusetts
Specialty board-certification context
Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Transplant Hepatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)
- Est. board-certified rate
- 78%
- Transplant Hepatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate
Est. board-certified rate (Transplant Hepatology 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).
MING LIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Transplant Hepatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at LAHEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, BURLINGTON, MA, 01805, with a listed phone of (781) 744-2500. NPI 1043404593 was issued on 08/28/2007. 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 671 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 159 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $346K 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.
Transplant Hepatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 131 enrolled providers across 36 states and an average of 536 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1043404593 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Transplant Hepatology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/28/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where MING 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.
LAHEY CLINIC INC
BURLINGTON, MA
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 MING LIN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$270
Largest payer
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
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.
License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MING LIN, MD. To verify MING LIN, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
MING LIN, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 671 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.
671
Total Claims
$346K
Total Drug Cost
159
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,348
- Total Day Supply
- 39,611
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $253K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $92K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 42
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.51
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 38, 65-74: 91, 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.
What MING LIN, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tacrolimus
Tacrolimus
147 claims
- Ursodiol
Ursodiol
108 claims
- Omeprazole 41
Omeprazole
41 claims
- Azathioprine 37
Azathioprine
37 claims
- Vemlidy 37
Vemlidy
37 claims
- Mycophenolate Mofe… 32
Mycophenolate Mofetil
32 claims
- Entecavir 31
Entecavir
31 claims
- Spironolactone 29
Spironolactone
29 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tacrolimus | 147 |
| Ursodiol | 108 |
| Omeprazole | 41 |
| Azathioprine | 37 |
| Vemlidy Tenofovir Alafenamide | 37 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 32 |
| Entecavir | 31 |
| Spironolactone | 29 |
| Xifaxan Rifaximin | 28 |
| Furosemide | 25 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Transplant Hepatology Physician Overview
How MING LIN, MD fits within the Transplant Hepatology Physician landscape nationally.
131
Transplant Hepatology Physician Providers in US
36
States with Transplant Hepatology Physician
536
Avg Claims per Provider
MING LIN, MD's 671 claims are above the specialty average of 536.
Nearby Transplant Hepatology Physician Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LIN.
Dr. LAUREN FELD
M.D.
WORCESTER, MA
Dr. KYLE KREITMAN
DO
WORCESTER, MA
Dr. PETER WANG
M.D.
BOSTON, MA
Dr. ISABEL ZACHARIAS
MD
WORCESTER, MA
Compare Transplant Hepatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MING LIN, MD's specialty? ▼
MING LIN, MD specializes in Transplant Hepatology Physician and practices in BURLINGTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does MING LIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, MING LIN, MD wrote 671 Medicare Part D claims totaling $346K in drug costs for 159 beneficiaries.
Where is MING LIN, MD located? ▼
MING LIN, MD is located at LAHEY HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, BURLINGTON, MA, 01805. Phone: (781) 744-2500.
What is MING LIN, MD's NPI number? ▼
MING LIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043404593, issued on 08/28/2007.
Does MING LIN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
MING LIN, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $253K in brand drug costs.
How many Transplant Hepatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 131 Transplant Hepatology Physician providers across 36 states in the US. The average Transplant Hepatology Physician provider writes 536 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MING LIN, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MING LIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tacrolimus, Ursodiol, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MING LIN, MD accept Medicare? ▼
MING LIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 671 Part D claims and 159 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MING LIN, MD's credentials? ▼
MING LIN, MD's NPI is 1043404593 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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