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HECTOR A LINARES-MAGANA MD
NPI 1528031002
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Spinal Cord Injury Medicine in Houma, LA

Active since February 07, 2006PECOS Enrolled
8166 MAIN ST, HOUMA, LA 70360(985) 873-4141(985) 851-4307 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Sep 11, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Hector A Linares-magana Md NPPES

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

HECTOR A LINARES-MAGANA MD (NPI 1528031002) is an individual spinal cord injury medicine provider in Houma, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (06415R) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish, and is a graduate of Other (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528031002
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2081P0004X
Provider Legal NameHECTOR A LINARES-MAGANACredential: MD
Location Address8166 MAIN STHouma, LA 70360
Mailing AddressPo Box 6037Houma, LA 70361-6037 · (985) 873-4235 · Fax (985) 851-4307
Fax(985) 851-4307
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateFebruary 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1528031002 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Spinal Cord Injury MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2081P0004X
License Licensed in LA · 06415R
Definition
A physician who addresses the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of traumatic spinal cord injury and non-traumatic etiologies of spinal cord dysfunction by working in an interdisciplinary manner. Care is provided to patients of all ages on a lifelong basis and covers related medical, physical, psychological and vocational disabilities and complications.
Also ListedPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationTaxonomy 208100000X · License 06415R (LA)
8166 MAIN ST, Houma, LA 70360

Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Hector A Linares Md

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1352926LA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Hector A Linares-magana Md 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 ID4981729266
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100909000656
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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
495 services87 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
74 services69 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
47 services45 patients
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 95886
This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves inserting a small needle into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. This complete study helps diagnose issues with nerves or muscles, providing valuable data for your treatment plan.
13 services13 patients
Nerve conduction, 3-4 studies 95908
Nerve conduction studies are tests that measure how well your nerves are working. In a 3-4 studies procedure, electrical signals are sent through 3-4 nerves. The speed and strength of the signal's travel is recorded to detect any nerve damage or dysfunction.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish

Acute Care Hospitals · Houma, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190008
Location8166 Main StreetHouma, LA 70360 · Terrebonne County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 12

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

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
3 suppliers23 claims23 services$48.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers17 claims17 services$16.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-tipping device, each E0971
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
2 suppliers41 claims44 services$2.62 avg. paid by Medicare
Wheelchair accessory, positioning belt/safety belt/pelvic strap, each E0978
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$2.07 avg. paid by Medicare
Residual limb support system for wheelchair, any type E1020
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$12.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers17 claims17 services$79.49 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.

Emergency Medicine
8166 MAIN ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Family Medicine
8166 MAIN ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
8166 MAIN ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
8166 MAIN ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
8166 MAIN ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Emergency Medicine
8166 MAIN ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Emergency Medicine
8166 MAIN ST
HOUMA, LA 70360
Emergency Medicine
8166 MAIN ST
HOUMA, LA 70360

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 Hector Linares-magana's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hector Linares-magana is 1528031002. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 7, 2006. The provider is also known as Hector A Linares MD.

Where is Hector Linares-magana located?

Hector Linares-magana practices at 8166 Main St, Houma, LA 70360. The listed phone number is (985) 873-4141.

What is Hector Linares-magana's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, specializing in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, with taxonomy code 2081P0004X.

Is Hector Linares-magana enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hector Linares-magana 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 Hector Linares-magana accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Hector Linares-magana 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 Hector Linares-magana affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hector Linares-magana is affiliated with Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hector Linares-magana was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.