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CHRISTOPHER BLAIR LINK M.D.
NPI 1336467182
Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since May 04, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.06/100
CMS Quality Rating
320 E NORTH AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212(412) 359-6550(412) 359-6494 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 30, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 30, 2023, Oct 15, 2020, May 18, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Christopher Blair Link M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHRISTOPHER BLAIR LINK M.D. (NPI 1336467182) is an individual advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Maine (MD21731) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Maine Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336467182
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RA0001X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER BLAIR LINKCredential: M.D.
Location Address320 E NORTH AVEPittsburgh, PA 15212-4756
Mailing Address96 Campus Dr Ste 1Scarborough, ME 04074-7164 · (207) 885-9905
Phone(412) 359-6550
Fax(412) 359-6494
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 30, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 30, 2023
✔ NPI 1336467182 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RA0001X
Licenses✔ Licensed in ME · MD21731✔ Licensed in PA · MD458956✔ Licensed in WV · 29737
Definition
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License MD458956 (PA), 29737 (WV)
320 E NORTH AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid103633056PA
Other824307Pa Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Blair Link M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4082998133
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170918003121
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
297 services243 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
163 services58 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
113 services85 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
82 services43 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
74 services74 patients
3d radiographic procedure 76376
A 3D radiographic procedure is a non-invasive imaging test that helps doctors visualize the internal structures of your body in three dimensions. This advanced technology provides detailed images, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. It involves exposure to minimal radiation.
38 services38 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Maine Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Portland, ME
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number200009
Location22 Bramhall StPortland, ME 04102 · Cumberland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mid Coast Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Brunswick, ME
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number200021
Location123 Medical Center DriveBrunswick, ME 04011 · Cumberland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Central Maine Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lewiston, ME
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number200024
Location300 Main StreetLewiston, ME 04240 · Androscoggin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Mary's Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lewiston, ME
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number200034
Location93 Campus Avenue - PO Box 291Lewiston, ME 04243 · Androscoggin County
Emergency services

Memorial Hospital, The

Critical Access Hospitals · North Conway, NH
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number301307
Location3073 White Mountain HighwayNorth Conway, NH 03860 · Carroll County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15212 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

98.06/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.13
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
6 suppliers19 claims3,150 services$0.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers16 claims3,840 services$0.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers12 claims1,320 services$0.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Treprostinil, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 1.74 mg J7686
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG004N
1 supplier13 claims364 services$550.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
8 suppliers32 claims32 services$18.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
6 suppliers20 claims20 services$12.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. MATTHEW SCOTT HARTMAN M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-2459
DR. JOSEF TURNER M.D.
Emergency Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE RESIDENCY OFFICE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-4905
DR. MATTHEW MICHAEL LANDER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-6500
DR. VINCENT SAMUEL CERETTO D.O
Emergency Medicine (Medical Toxicology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-3030
MATTHEW LYONS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-3155
MISS KRISTY LYNN BOWMAN RN
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-6581
ANNA MOSELEY VANATTA MD
Emergency Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-4905
MACKENZIE MARIE MCGAHAN DO
Emergency Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-4905

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Link's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Link is 1336467182. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2010.

Where is Christopher Link located?

Christopher Link practices at 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. The listed phone number is (412) 359-6550.

What is Christopher Link's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RA0001X.

Is Christopher Link enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Link is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Christopher Link accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care list Christopher Link as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Christopher Link affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Link is affiliated with Maine Medical Center, Mid Coast Hospital, Central Maine Medical Center, St Mary's Regional Medical Center and Memorial Hospital, The.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Link was last updated on October 30, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.