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Dr. Chen Lin , MD

Otolaryngology • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Chen Lin, MD is a certified Otolaryngology practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 2016, Dr. Lin delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1855 W TAYLOR ST STE 242.

Dr. Lin maintains professional affiliations with University Of Chicago, The University Of Chicago Medical Center, The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1855 W Taylor St Ste 242

Chicago, IL 606127242

Telephone 3129966269

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Otolaryngology in Chicago, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -10.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.4 Yrs
State Avg: 27.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
160 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (502 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
20.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
81.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lin (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Chicago Specialty Average (20.4 Years) 20.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
41 33 $554.76 $99.53
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope
36 29 $377.11 $72.47
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
26 26 $760.00 $136.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
18 16 $373.11 $68.66

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-02-11
Otolaryngology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Y00000X

State License IL 036.161149

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Otolaryngology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Y00000X

State License IN 01098604A

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Otolaryngology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Y00000X

State License OH 57.027520

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

1855 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 606127242

Phone: 3129966582

The University Of Chicago Medical Center

5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 606371443

Phone: 7737021000

University Of Chicago

10855 Virginia St, Crown Point, IN 463070210

Phone: 8888240200

University Of Chicago

5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 606371443

Phone: 8888240200

Secondary Practice Locations

10855 Virginia St

Crown Point, IN 463070210

Phone: 8888240200

3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic

Nashville, TN 372320001

Phone: 6153223000

915 Olentangy River Rd. Suite 4000

Columbus, OH 43212

Phone: 6142939215

5841 S Maryland Ave

Chicago, IL 606371443

Phone: 8888240200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1851534960

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

14 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 11, 2026

Otolaryngology (License #036.161149 in IL)

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Updated Practice Location September 16, 2022

Registered at 1855 W TAYLOR ST STE 242, CHICAGO, IL 606127242 (Tel: 3129966269)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 16, 2022

Registered at 1855 W TAYLOR ST STE 242, CHICAGO, IL 606127242 (Tel: 3129966269)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 16, 2022

Registered at 3841 GREEN HILLS VILLAGE DR STE 200, NASHVILLE, TN 372152691 (Tel: 6159362000)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 16, 2022

Otolaryngology (License #57.027520 in OH)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 20, 2021

Otolaryngology (License #63062 in TN)

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Updated Practice Location June 09, 2021

Registered at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 372320001 (Tel: 6153223000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 09, 2021

Registered at 719 THOMPSON LN STE 30330, NASHVILLE, TN 372044701

NPI Profile Active May 04, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 04, 2016

Registered at 915 OLENTANGY RIVER RD. SUITE 4000, COLUMBUS, OH 43212 (Tel: 6142939215)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 04, 2016

Registered at 915 OLENTANGY RIVER RD STE 4000, COLUMBUS, OH 432123154 (Tel: 6142939215)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 04, 2016

Recorded as CHEN LIN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 04, 2016

Otolaryngology (License #57.027520 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 04, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1972959336
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 04, 2016
Last Update: February 11, 2026
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1855 W Taylor St Ste 242

Chicago, IL 606127242

Phone: 3129966269

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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