Dr Edward John Lin, MD, MPH - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Walnut Creek, CA

Dr Edward John Lin, MD, MPH is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Walnut Creek, California. He went to Rowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice John Muir Physician Network and his current practice location is 1450 Treat Blvd, Suite 160, Walnut Creek, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (925) 296-9000.

Dr Edward John Lin is licensed to practice in California (license number A99277) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1629226337.

Contact Information

Dr Edward John Lin, MD, MPH
1450 Treat Blvd, Suite 160,
Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2168
(925) 296-9000
(925) 296-9071

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edward John Lin
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience19 Years
Location1450 Treat Blvd, Walnut Creek, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Edward John Lin attended and graduated from Rowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629226337
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/05/2008
  • Last Update Date: 05/09/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901960012
  • Enrollment ID: I20090203000721

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward John Lin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629226337NPI-NPPES
P01496484OtherCARAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine A99277 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek CampusWalnut creek, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
John Muir Physician Network6608789813442

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Edward John Lin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJohn Muir Physician Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841407665
PECOS PAC ID: 6608789813
Enrollment ID: O20031226000143

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Edward John Lin is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Edward John Lin, MD, MPH
1450 Treat Blvd # 300,
Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2168

Ph: (925) 952-2828
Dr Edward John Lin, MD, MPH
1450 Treat Blvd, Suite 160,
Walnut Creek, CA 94597-2168

Ph: (925) 296-9000

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