Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christine Lian, M.D.

Dermatopathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Worcester, MA

  • NPI 1437356516
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
281 Lincoln St, MED Staff Svcs
Worcester, MA 016052138
(508) 334-8015
Additional location
55 Fruit St
Boston, MA 021142696
(617) 732-5500
fax (617) 732-5500

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 11, 2026
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ND0900X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Massachusetts #245009 · Massachusetts #232672

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437356516. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,669
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$59,828
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 798 587 $39
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 353 151 $30
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 243 205 $37
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 127 61 $28
88350 Antibody evaluation, each additional single antibody stain procedure 52 12 $30
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere 34 33 $89
88302 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope 28 19 $7
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 20 19 $12
88346 Antibody evaluation, initial single antibody stain procedure 14 13 $38

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 185. This provider delivers 9.0× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christine Lian's medical specialty?
Dr. Christine Lian practices Dermatopathology Physician in Worcester, MA.
Where does Dr. Christine Lian practice?
Dr. Christine Lian practices at 281 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 016052138. Office phone: 5083348015.
What is Dr. Christine Lian's NPI?
Dr. Christine Lian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437356516, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christine Lian accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christine Lian accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christine Lian commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS 88342). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.