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Edit this profileWhere to find Chen Lin, MD
- Chicago location main office
1855 W Taylor St Ste 242, Chicago, IL 60612 - Crown Point location
10855 Virginia St, Crown Point, IN 46307 - Nashville location
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232 - Columbus location
915 Olentangy River Rd. Suite 4000, Columbus, OH 43212 - Chicago location
5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
About Dr. Lin
Chen Lin, MD is a healthcare provider in Chicago, IL specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Chen trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating in 2016. According to Medicare claims data, Chen cared for 104 Medicare patients across 121 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1972959336.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (312) 996-6269
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1855 W TAYLOR ST STE 242
Chicago, IL 60612
10855 Virginia St
Crown Point, IN 46307
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232
915 Olentangy River Rd. Suite 4000
Columbus, OH 43212
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
Chicago, IL 60637
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
121 services · 104 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
36 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at Ohio State University College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Lin's specialty?
Dr. Lin is an otolaryngology (ent) in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Lin?
Dr. Lin is listed at 1855 W Taylor St Ste 242, Chicago, IL 60612. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Lin?
The number on file is (312) 996-6269. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lin's NPI number?
Dr. Lin's National Provider Identifier is 1972959336. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lin's medical education?
Dr. Lin attended Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lin been practicing?
Dr. Lin has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Lin known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lin performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Lin confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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