29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lin, Internist in Quincy, MA?
Dr. Chien Lin, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Quincy, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Lin completed his residency at Meharry/Vanderbilt. Dr. Lin is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lin’s office at (617) 661-5100.
Where did Dr. Lin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Meharry/Vanderbilt | Queens Hospital Center | New York Downtown Hospital | Meharry Medical Center, Nashville, TN | Nassau University Medical Center | Nyu Downstate Hosp., Resident:Internal Medicine | Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny
Is Dr. Lin board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Chien Lin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lin speak?
Dr. Lin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lin typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lin diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lin. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lin typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Chien Lin may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Lin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lin accept my insurance?
Dr. Lin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 661-5100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lin accept in Quincy, MA?
Dr. Lin in Quincy, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Fallon Health
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lin's office located?
What is Dr. Lin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750399374.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lin
What is Dr. Chien Lin's specialty?
Dr. Lin is a Internist near Quincy, MA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Chien Lin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lin is affiliated with Emerson Health, Boston Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Chien Lin accepting new patients in Quincy, MA?
Yes, Dr. Chien Lin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chien Lin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (617) 661-5100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chien Lin?
Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (617) 661-5100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chien Lin have?
Dr. Chien Lin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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