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Dr. David Jp Lin, MD

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Specializes in: Brain Injury Medicine

Harvard Medical School

Professional interests include: stroke, stroke rehabilitation, neurocritical care

55 Fruit Street 7th Floor, Suite 720
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 726-8459

Dr. David Jp Lin, MD is a neurologist in Boston, MA specializing in brain injury medicine. He graduated from Harvard Medical School. Dr. David Jp Lin, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.

Office Locations

Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit Street 7th Floor, Suite 720
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 726-8459

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830 Chalkstone Avenue Providence Vamc (650)
Providence, RI 02908

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Some issues Dr. David Jp Lin, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. David Lin, Director of the Neuro Recovery Clinic, added, "Tools that we have in medicine to improve function after acute neurologic illnesses like stroke and ALS are really limited...I think in...”—"Researchers from Harvard, MGB developing wearable robot to help stroke, ALS patients", Yahoo News, November 2025

“Smiley told Dr. David Lin, a critical care neurologist at Massachusetts General, he would be back on the ice in three weeks.”—"'He never has a bad day': Adversity tests college hockey player", Boston Globe, January 2024

“Thus, one take-away is that "longer durations of HIIT (>4 weeks) should be considered to realize optimal gains," wrote David J. Lin, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School...”—"HIIT Workout Helps Walking Recovery After Stroke", MedPage Today, February 2023

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Jp Lin, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. David Jp Lin, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Jp Lin, MD treated as a neurologist in Boston, MA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Jp Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	14
inpatient care	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Jp Lin, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Jp Lin, MD treated during 2018 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and stroke.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	72
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Jp Lin, MD treated as a neurologist in Boston, MA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Jp Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	22
inpatient care	22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Jp Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Jp Lin, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Jp Lin, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	59
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	37
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Jp Lin, MD treated as a neurologist in Boston, MA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Jp Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	37
inpatient care	37

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Jp Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	19
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Jp Lin, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Jp Lin, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	63
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	41
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Jp Lin, MD treated as a neurologist in Boston, MA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Jp Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	67
inpatient care	67

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Jp Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	17
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Jp Lin, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Jp Lin, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	69
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	32
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Jp Lin, MD treated as a neurologist in Boston, MA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Jp Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	56
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Jp Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	15
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Jp Lin, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Jp Lin, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	70
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	24
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Jp Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Jp Lin, MD treated as a neurologist in Boston, MA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	56
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Jp Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	60
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	25
85 and over	10
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	27

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Jp Lin, MD From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Jp Lin, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	67
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Dementia	41
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. David Jp Lin, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School. He completed residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is certified by the Brain Injury Medicine, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School

Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital

Board Certification: Brain Injury Medicine, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Jp Lin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. David Jp Lin, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. David Jp Lin, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

MultiPlan

Tufts Health Plan

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Railroad Medicare

Coventry

Cigna

Blue California

Beech Street

WellPoint

Medicare ACO

WellSense

Senior Whole Health

Fallon Health

Commonwealth Care Alliance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Maine Community Health Options

Mass General Brigham Health Plan

MassHealth

WellSense NH

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Jp Lin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$5,560 Da Vinci Surgical System $5,560
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$3,200 $3,200
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.	$116 $116
Seagen Inc.	$60 PADCEV $60
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$53 $53
Other	$56 Pradaxa $42	Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System $14

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$3,200
Education	$3,000
Travel and Lodging	$2,300
Food and Beverage	$545

Biography

Dr. David Lin is a brain injury medicine specialist. His clinical interests encompass stroke, neurocritical care, and stroke rehabilitation. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Viant. Dr. Lin's education and training includes medical school at Harvard Medical School and residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Lin speaks Mandarin. His professional affiliations include Albany Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He has an open panel in BOSTON, MA according to Newton-Wellesley Hospital.