Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Lin, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1538666813
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
817 Princeton Ave Sw Ste 106
Birmingham, AL 352111340
(205) 971-5745
Mailing address
817 Princeton Ave Sw, Pob 2, Suite 210
Birmingham, AL 352111333

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 11, 2021
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #MD.38796

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538666813. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
757
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$74,759
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 318 106 $74
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 285 98 $112
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 105 101 $107
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 49 49 $161

In context: peer comparison

Among 144 peers in Birmingham Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 127. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$183
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Pfizer INC. 4 $92.91
Abbvie INC. 2 $48.63
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $22.99
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC 1 $18.29

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$183

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
294
Patients
269
Total drug cost
$15,254
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cefdinir Generic 26 25 $433
Prednisone Generic 26 26 $81
Potassium Chloride Generic 25 23 $435
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 24 24 $291
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 24 19 $259
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 22 21 $565
Furosemide Generic 21 18 $121
Levofloxacin Generic 21 21 $132
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 21 18 $290
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 19 12 $11,717

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karen Lin's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Lin practices Internal Medicine Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Karen Lin practice?
Dr. Karen Lin practices at 817 Princeton Ave Sw Ste 106, Birmingham, AL 352111340. Office phone: 2059715745.
What is Dr. Karen Lin's NPI?
Dr. Karen Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538666813, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Lin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Lin accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Lin commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.