Quick answers
- Does Shih Li B. Lin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shih Li B. Lin accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Shih Li B. Lin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 295 Original Medicare patients and 3,169 services for Shih Li B. Lin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shih Li B. Lin's NPI number?
- 1912100371. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Shih Li B. Lin, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 295 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,169 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)479 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)466 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)250 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)57 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)51 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure66%
- High cholesterol57%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)47%
- Arthritis34%
- Diabetes26%
- Atrial fibrillation25%
Hospitals where Shih Li B. Lin works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shih Li B. Lin at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Highline Medical CenterBurien, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500011
- Island HospitalAnacortes, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500007
- St Francis Community HospitalFederal Way, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500141
- St Michael Medical CenterSilverdale, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 500039
- Virginia Mason Medical CenterSeattle, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500005
Practice locations
Addresses where Shih Li B. Lin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 12; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 100 NE Gilman BlvdIssaquah, WA 98027 (425) 557‑8000
- 1100 9th AveSeattle, WA 98101 (206) 223‑6193
- 1344 Wintergreen Ln NEBainbridge Island, WA 98110 (206) 842‑5632
- 19116 33rd Ave WLynnwood, WA 98036 (425) 712‑7900
- 2671 NE 46th StSeattle, WA 98105 (206) 525‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shih Li B. Lin as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Franciscan Medical Group1,421 clinicians in the group
- Virginia Mason Medical Center867 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematologyprimary
Other hematologists in Washington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Franciscan Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912100371 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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