Harry H Lin, MD PHD
With over 40 years in internal medicine, Harry H Lin, MD PHD is a long-established internist in Metuchen. He has been in practice for 40+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 50% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Uses generic medications more than 76% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6445dNPPES updated 2008-09-12 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
201 Bridge Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.37%
New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New Jersey0.37% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.2%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.4 pts)
Better than 76% of reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
361
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
684
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
11,119
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $966k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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.
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 Diabetes.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-24%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$714 received from industry
42 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Harry H Lin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Harry H Lin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Harry H Lin for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Metuchen 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 Harry H Lin
Dr. Lin is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Metuchen, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (732) 632-8881.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Harry H Lin
Practice Location
201 Bridge Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Mailing Address
201 Bridge Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840
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