Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Angello Lin, MD

Transplant Surgery Physician · Augusta, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1120 15TH ST, Augusta, GA 30912
7067218623
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1184647760 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lin

Dr. Angello Lin is a transplant surgery physician in Augusta, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lin performed 281 Medicare services across 234 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lin received a total of $1,166 from 12 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 17 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in transplant surgery physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lin is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 15% volume in GA $1,166 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
281
Medicare services
Top 15% in GA for transplant surgery physician
234
Unique beneficiaries
$274
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~15 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes
Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older.
 83 $9 $198
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
 33 $90 $350
Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation
A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review.
 31 $175 $4,722
Blood clot removal from hemodialysis graft
This procedure involves the removal of a blood clot from a hemodialysis graft to restore proper blood flow for dialysis treatment.
 27 $428 $3,967
Revision of hemodialysis graft
A procedure to repair or restore the function of a surgically created blood vessel connection used for hemodialysis.
 20 $536 $4,176
Kidney transplant
Surgical procedure to place a healthy kidney from a donor into a patient whose kidneys have failed.
 19 $1,671 $18,284
Donor kidney preparation for transplantation
This procedure involves the preparation of a donor kidney for transplantation. It does not include the actual surgical removal or implantation of the organ.
 16 $76 $3,666
Tying or banding of surgically created artery-vein connection
This procedure involves closing off a surgically created connection between an artery and a vein by tying or banding it.
 15 $263 $2,227
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
 14 $131 $520
Hemodialysis graft revision with clot removal
A procedure to repair a hemodialysis graft and remove a blood clot to restore proper blood flow for dialysis treatment.
 12 $486 $4,732
Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review
A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness.
 11 $101 $2,792
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
12.5% high complexity
35.9% medium
51.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,166
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $291/year across 4 years
Bottom 36% in GA for transplant surgery physician
12
Companies
17
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,046 (89.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$120 (10.3%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$627
2023
$277
2019
$84
2018
$178

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Inari Medical, Inc.
$128
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$127
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$120
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$105
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$51
Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$32
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$22
Top 3 companies account for 59.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Davol Inc.
$258
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$178
Inari Medical, Inc.
$128
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$127
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$120
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$105
KCI USA, Inc
$84
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$51
Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$32
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$22
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 48.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · Cresemba · Crysvita · ENVARSUS · FLAIR · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · LIVTENCITY · PREVENA · PREVYMIS · Phasix Mesh · S
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (90%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Transplant surgery physicians within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
1.0
County median income
$53,197
Nearest hospital
WELLSTAR MCG HEALTH, AFFILIATED WITH MED COL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Lin is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 15% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Lin experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lin performed 83 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Lin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lin received a total of $1,166 from 12 companies across 17 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Lin's costs compare to other transplant surgery physicians in Augusta?
Dr. Lin's average Medicare payment per service is $274. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Lin) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →