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- 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114
About Dr. Lin
Based in Boston, MA, Michael Lin, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Michael graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2014. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 3,448 services to 3,033 patients. The services billed most often include imaging of optic nerve, exam of visual field with extended testing, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1801200563 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
- (617) 573-3611
- Email not available
Practice Locations
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,448 services · 3,033 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
44 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
32 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye | Procedure | 66174 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
56 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
27 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
454 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
425 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
219 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
209 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
142 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 8
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 — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Boston 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Harvard Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Harvard Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Michael Lin?
Michael Lin is an eye doctor in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Michael Lin's address?
Michael Lin is listed at 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Michael Lin?
The number on file is (617) 573-3611. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Michael Lin?
Michael Lin's National Provider Identifier is 1801200563. 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 Michael Lin train?
Michael Lin attended Harvard Medical School, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Michael Lin have?
Michael Lin has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Michael Lin perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael Lin performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Michael Lin's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael Lin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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