Dr Shih-chun Lin, MD, PHD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Bethesda, MD

Dr Shih-chun Lin, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Bethesda, Maryland. He graduated from medical school in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins University and his current practice location is 4927 Auburn Ave, Ste 200, Bethesda, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (301) 896-6069.

Dr Shih-chun Lin is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number D0073943) 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 1841470663.

Contact Information

Dr Shih-chun Lin, MD, PHD
4927 Auburn Ave, Ste 200,
Bethesda, MD 20814-2641
(301) 896-6069
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Shih-chun Lin
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience27 Years
Location4927 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, Maryland
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 Shih-chun Lin graduated from medical school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1841470663
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/08/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/13/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042474280
  • Enrollment ID: I20120619000512

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shih-chun Lin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1841470663NPI-NPPES
055405700MedicaidMD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery A100951 (California)Secondary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery D0073943 (Maryland)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Suburban HospitalBethesda, MDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Johns Hopkins University1052223229136
Johns Hopkins University1052223229136
Johns Hopkins University89219031472692

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 Shih-chun Lin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJohns Hopkins University
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578569240
PECOS PAC ID: 1052223229
Enrollment ID: O20110506000067

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 Shih-chun 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 Shih-chun Lin, MD, PHD
4927 Auburn Ave, Ste 200,
Bethesda, MD 20814-2641

Ph: (301) 896-6069
Dr Shih-chun Lin, MD, PHD
4927 Auburn Ave, Ste 200,
Bethesda, MD 20814-2641

Ph: (301) 896-6069

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