Derrick T. Lin, M.D.

Plastic Surgery Within the Head & Neck

Otolaryngology

Derrick T. Lin is a Plastic Surgery Within the Head & Neck specialist based in Boston, MA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 523-7900Boston, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 30 years in otolaryngology, Derrick T. Lin, M.D. is a long-established plastic surgery within the head & neck specialist in Boston. A Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai graduate since 1996, he brings 30+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 2 Otolaryngology providers in MASee all Otolaryngology in Boston30+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 4456dNPPES updated 2014-03-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-3002

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

550

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
72%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Arthritis
42%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Anxiety Disorders
31%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Ischemic Heart Disease
28%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Mood Disorders
26%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Cancer
24%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Depression
24%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1996

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

  2. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

An otolaryngologist with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries are practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.

Taxonomy: 207YX0007X

Education & Training

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Class of 1996)

Virtual Plastic Surgery Within the Head & Neck Care With Derrick T. Lin

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Derrick T. Lin for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Boston required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Derrick T. Lin

NPI records show Dr. Lin as active with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 523-7900.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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