Physician Profile
Shih Hao Lin, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lin
Based in Boston, MA, Shih Hao Lin, MD is listed in the NPI registry under sleep medicine. Shih Hao is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Shih Hao provided 206 services to 74 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (319) 512-0169
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
Boston, MA 02118
2900 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60657
4739 University Way NE # 2106
Seattle, WA 98105
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Sleep 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
Breathing disruption
- Shallow Breathing In Sleep
- Suffocation Feelings In Bed
- Waking Up Gasping Or Choking
Circadian rhythm
- Antisocial personality disorder
- Delayed Sleep Phase
- Irregular Sleep-Wake Schedule
- Jet Lag Disorder
- Non-24-Hour Body Clock
- Shift Work Sleep Problems
- Sleep problems
Daytime alertness
- Daytime Exhaustion
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Excessive Sleeping
- Sleep Grogginess
- Sudden Muscle Weakness When Laughing
Excessive sleepiness
- Sleeping Beauty Syndrome
General sleep
- Hot flashes
- Nighttime Acid Reflux
- Pregnancy Sleep Problems
General symptoms
- Waking Up With Headaches
Hormonal sleep
- Menopause Sleep Problems
Insomnia & anxiety
- Sleep Anxiety
Movement disorders
- Head Banging While Sleeping
- Restless Arm Syndrome
Neurological sleep
- Nighttime Seizures
Parasomnia
- Acting Out Dreams
- Bedwetting
- Chronic Nightmares
- Exploding Head Syndrome
- Hallucinations While Falling Asleep
- Sleep Eating
- Sleep Groaning
- Sleep Paralysis
- Sleep Problems in Kids
- Sleep Talking
- Sleepwalking
Parasomnias
- Sexsomnia
Pediatric sleep
- Child Sleep Problems
Sleep breathing
- Mouth Breathing While Sleeping
- Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
Sleep disruption
Sleep movement
- Nighttime Leg Kicking
- Sleep Twitches
- Teeth Grinding In Sleep
Sleep quality
- Restless Sleep
- Waking Up In Panic
Sleep timing
- Waking Up Too Early
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- CPAP titration
- Home sleep test
- Sleep study
Behavioral therapy
- Child Sleep Habit Coaching
- CPAP Desensitization Therapy
- Sleep counseling
- Sleep hygiene counseling
- Sleep Restriction Therapy
- Stimulus Control Therapy
Circadian therapy
- Light Box Therapy
- Melatonin Timing Protocol
Consultation
- CPAP Alternatives Consultation
- Sleep Choking And Acid Reflux Management
CPAP & positive airway pressure
- Adaptive Servo-Ventilation Setup
- Auto-CPAP Setup
- BiPAP therapy
- CPAP Heated Tubing & Humidifier Setup
- CPAP Mask Fitting
- CPAP Pressure Adjustment
Device management
- Central Sleep Apnea Pacemaker Setup
- Inspire Therapy Programming
Devices
- Nasal Dilator Fitting For Snoring
- Nasal Expiratory Valve Fitting
Diagnostic testing
- Daytime Nap Study
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Overnight Oxygen Tracking
- Sleep Alertness Test
- Sleep Tracker Watch Monitoring
Diagnostics
- Actigraphy Sleep Tracking
- Nasal Airflow Testing
- Overnight Brain Wave Monitoring
Evaluations
- DOT Sleep Apnea Clearance
- Pediatric Sleep Apnea Evaluation
Lifestyle & devices
- Positional Sleep Therapy
Medical management
- Sleep Medication Review & Tapering
Oral appliances
- Night Guard For Clenching
- Oral Appliance Adjustment
- Sleep Apnea Mouthpiece
- Snoring Mouth Guard Fitting
Respiratory care
- Nighttime Oxygen Therapy Setup
- Non-Invasive Ventilation Setup
Snoring & airway
- Laser Snoring Treatment
- Radiofrequency Tissue Reduction For Snoring
Surgery
- Tonsil And Adenoid Removal For Sleep Apnea
Surgical & implants
- Deviated Septum Surgery For Sleep
- Expansion Sphincter Pharyngoplasty
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Jaw Advancement Surgery
- Palate Stiffening Procedure
- Tongue Base Reduction Surgery
- Turbinate Shrinking For Breathing
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Therapy
- Myofunctional Therapy for Tongue Thrust
- Sleep Dread Desensitization
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
206 services · 74 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
134 | More often than most peers in Sleep Medicine |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
39 | As often as other peers in Sleep Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Sleep 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.
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.
Other sleep medicines in Boston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 2008 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Lin?
Dr. Lin is a sleep medicine in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lin's address?
Dr. Lin is listed at 1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, Boston, MA 02118. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lin?
The number on file is (319) 512-0169. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lin?
Dr. Lin's National Provider Identifier is 1386932549. 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 train?
Dr. Lin attended Other, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lin have?
Dr. Lin has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Lin perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lin the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. 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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