Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Edward Lin, MD
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Franklin Lakes, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Lin from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lin
Dr. Edward Lin is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Franklin Lakes, NJ, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lin performed 1,938 Medicare services across 1,163 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lin received a total of $5,156 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 115 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopaedic hand 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 30% volume in NJ
$5,156 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,938
Medicare services
Top 30% in NJ for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
1,163
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
591 | $78 | $406 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 20 mg A 20 mg injection of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
213 | $5 | $25 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
181 | $34 | $275 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
136 | $37 | $375 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
108 | $46 | $674 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
103 | $90 | $400 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
88 | $51 | $2,200 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views An X-ray imaging test of a finger using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
84 | $35 | $275 |
| Ultrasound-guided small joint aspiration or injection This procedure involves removing fluid from or injecting medication into a small joint while using ultrasound imaging to guide the needle placement. |
51 | $80 | $2,347 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
43 | $100 | $2,588 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 39 | $6 | $50 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
36 | $47 | $300 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
29 | $32 | $400 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
29 | $105 | $503 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
27 | $35 | $400 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
24 | $35 | $750 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
21 | $78 | $1,990 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
20 | $29 | $375 |
| 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. |
20 | $148 | $500 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less Use of imaging technology to guide a medical procedure. This service lasts 60 minutes or less. |
16 | $13 | $2,400 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $136 | $550 |
| Emergency department visit, low level of medical decision making An emergency department visit for a patient requiring a low level of medical decision making. |
15 | $61 | $400 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
13 | $37 | $375 |
| Hand nerve release or relocation A surgical procedure to release or reposition a nerve in the hand. |
12 | $230 | $12,000 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
12 | $37 | $400 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | 11 | $73 | $818 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,156
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $737/year across 7 years
Top 41% in NJ for orthopaedic hand surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
115
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
$3,956 (76.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,200 (23.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$646
2023
$857
2022
$520
2021
$2,077
2020
$251
2019
$503
2018
$301
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Royal Biologics, Inc.
$214
Stryker Corporation
$126
Seapearl East, Inc
$110
Asensus Surgical, Inc.
$45
Bioventus LLC
$31
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$22
Alvogen Inc
$21
Highridge Medical LLC
$17
Amgen Inc.
$16
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Endo USA, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 69.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
SeaPearl Inc
$1,200
Stryker Corporation
$689
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$461
Amgen Inc.
$334
Globus Medical, Inc.
$293
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$288
Royal Biologics, Inc.
$214
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$191
SeaPearl East, Inc
$149
AXOGEN
$137
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$125
Seapearl East, Inc
$110
ACUMED LLC
$107
DJO, LLC
$97
Abbott Laboratories
$87
Boston Scientific Corporation
$61
Radius Health, Inc.
$49
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$48
Asensus Surgical, Inc.
$45
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$43
Paragon 28, Inc.
$42
OssDsign Incorporated
$35
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$32
Bioventus LLC
$31
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$29
Alvogen Inc
$21
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$20
ExsoMed Corporation
$19
Highridge Medical LLC
$17
SYNERGY ORTHOPEDICS, LLC
$17
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$16
Horizon Pharma plc
$15
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
ZIMVIE INC.
$15
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Endo USA, Inc.
$14
Synergy Orthopedics, LLC
$13
Theragen, Inc.
$12
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$12
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$11
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 45.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANTHEM · APEX · AXSOS · Ankle fracture plates · Avance Nerve Graft · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · BIO4 · BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Biomet EBI Bone Healing System · CASTAWAY · CMC · CMF · CONEXTIONS TR TENDON REPAIR SYSTEM-IMPLANT MECHANISM · CTi · Circulatory Support · DJO LONG BGS · DUEXIS · Distal Radius Plate · EUFLEXXA · EVENITY · EXOGEN ULTRASOUND BONE HEALING SYSTEM · EXPAREL · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · HOFFMANN · HYMOVIS · HeartMate · HemiCAP Shoulder · INJECTAFER · INNOVATOR · KRYSTEXXA · Kneehab XP · MAKO · MONOVISC · NEURAGEN · NIGHT SPLINT · ORTHOFIX LONG BGS · ORTHOLOC 3DI · ORTHOVISC · PENNSAID · Physio-Stim · Prolia · RAPID ZAP · SANTA BARBARA · SEGLENTIS · SHIELDS · SIVEXTRO · STRENSIQ · Senhance · T2 · TERIPARATIDE · TKO · Trinity Elite · Tymlos · XIAFLEX · Zynrelef · mymobility Platform
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 (77%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians within 10 mi
88
Per 100K population
9.2
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
RAMAPO RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
2.0 mi
2.0 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 clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 30% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 16 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 office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lin performed 591 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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 $5,156 from 42 companies across 115 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 orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Franklin Lakes?
Dr. Lin's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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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