Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lin Shen, M.D., PH.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · San Francisco, CA

  • NPI 1518266006
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
400 Parnassus Ave # U384
San Francisco, CA 941432202
(415) 353-2497

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 27, 2018
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A130229

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518266006. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
53
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$7,434
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 31 17 $162
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 22 14 $110

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 89. This provider delivers 0.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$79
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 3 $78.59

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$79

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
205
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$329,011
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 52 11 $1,541
Prednisone Generic 40 0 $432
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 34 0 $320,378
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 27 0 $1,926
Leflunomide Generic 19 0 $3,564
Alendronate Sodium Generic 18 0 $241
Sulfasalazine Generic 15 0 $928

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Lin Shen's medical specialty?
Dr. Lin Shen practices Rheumatology Physician in San Francisco, CA.
Where does Dr. Lin Shen practice?
Dr. Lin Shen practices at 400 Parnassus Ave # U384, San Francisco, CA 941432202. Office phone: 4153532497.
What is Dr. Lin Shen's NPI?
Dr. Lin Shen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518266006, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lin Shen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lin Shen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lin Shen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.