Quick answers
- Where does Howard Lin see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Santa Clara, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Howard Lin's specialty?
- Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty.
- Does Howard Lin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard Lin accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Howard Lin offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Howard Lin offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Howard Lin?
- (408) 851-1000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Howard Lin's NPI number?
- 1538248679. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard Lin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 700 Lawrence ExpySanta Clara, CA 95051 (408) 851‑1000
- 710 Lawrence Express WaySanta Clara, CA 95051 (408) 851‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard Lin as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Permanente Medical Group Inc10,996 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Santa Clara
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Clara, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Boston University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538248679 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians