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- 5401 Peach St Ste 3400, Erie, PA 16509
About Dr. Lin
Based in Erie, PA, James Y. Lin, DO is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. James graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie in 2002. James is also listed as specializing in geriatric medicine. Medicare claims data shows James provided 2,295 services to 638 patients. The services billed most often include injection, denosumab, 1 mg, chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month, and chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month. NPI 1164599155 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (814) 868-2200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5401 PEACH ST STE 3400
Erie, PA 16509
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
Heart & Circulation
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
Office procedures
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,295 services · 638 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
169 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11045 |
77 | Too few peers to compare |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
42 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | Drug given | J0897 |
840 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99439 |
213 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
196 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99308 |
150 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
71 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
60 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
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 internists at this location 2
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 — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other internists in Erie 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 4
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Lin specialize in?
Dr. Lin is an internist in Erie, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Lin located?
Dr. Lin is listed at 5401 Peach St Ste 3400, Erie, PA 16509. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lin's phone number?
The number on file is (814) 868-2200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lin?
Dr. Lin's National Provider Identifier is 1164599155. 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
Where did Dr. Lin go to medical school?
Dr. Lin attended Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lin have?
Dr. Lin has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Lin do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lin performs procedures including removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less and removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less; reads or performs imaging such as dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Lin's profile verified?
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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