Lin Cai
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Lin Cai is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Austin, TX with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lin Cai has practiced nursing for 11+ years, working in independent practice. She has been in practice for 11+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 44% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2992dNPPES updated 2018-03-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
7005 Mira Loma Ln # 102, Austin, TX 78723-1411
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.9%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
110
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
121
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,832
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.42M
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-33%) — less common here
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.8k received from industry
148 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 Lin Cai's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
11 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
11608 Spicewood Pkwy Unit 18, Austin, TX 78750-2650
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Lin Cai
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lin Cai for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Austin 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 Lin Cai
Dr. Cai is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Austin, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (512) 795-4344.
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 Lin Cai
Practice Location
7005 Mira Loma Ln # 102, Austin, TX 78723-1411
Mailing Address
11608 Spicewood Pkwy Unit 18, Austin, TX 78750-2650
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