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MR. KEVIN A LINKUS MD
NPI 1871565747
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Reno, NV

Q: What is Kevin Linkus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kevin Linkus is 1871565747. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 6, 2006.

Q: What is Kevin Linkus's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kevin Linkus was last updated on September 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 27 days 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.

Active since February 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

635 INNOVATION DR # 201, RENO, NV 89511(775) 525-9151(775) 683-6785 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 28, 2026, Feb 8, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Mr. Kevin A Linkus Md NPPES

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

MR. KEVIN A LINKUS MD (NPI 1871565747) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Reno, Nevada, licensed in Nevada (5926) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Sparks, and is a graduate of University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871565747

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameMR. KEVIN A LINKUSCredential: MD

Location Address635 INNOVATION DR # 201Reno, NV 89511-2631

Mailing Address635 Innovation Dr # 201Reno, NV 89511-2631 · (775) 525-9151 · Fax (775) 683-6785

Phone(775) 525-9151

Fax(775) 683-6785

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of MedicineGraduated 1979

Enumeration DateFebruary 6, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 28, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 28, 2026

✔ NPI 1871565747 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in NV · 5926

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

635 INNOVATION DR # 201, Reno, NV 89511

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12385 E Prater Way Ste 302Sparks, NV 89434-9638 · Phone (775) 525-9151 · Fax (775) 683-6785

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid002016323NV

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Kevin A Linkus 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 ID2466357983

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050920000930

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kevin Linkus reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Northern Nevada Medical Group, LLC

6.6 mi

Family Medicine

2345 E PRATER WAY, SUITE 207
Sparks, NV 89434

Reassigned Medicare billing, Nevada enrollment
138 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1972751618 (775) 352-5300

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

36 services36 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

20 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 89511 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

$173.24 typical visit price

range $57.07 – $173.24

Typical copayment $43.31 (range $14.26 – $43.31)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$71.14 typical visit price

range $18.27 – $140.96

Typical copayment $17.78 (range $4.56 – $35.24)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Patient Centered Surgical Risk Assessment and Communication for Cardiac Surgery

Percentage of patients age 18 and older undergoing a non-emergency risk modeled cardiac surgery procedure that had personalized risk assessment using the STS risk calculator and discussed those risks with the surgeon.

100%76 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

100%83 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Kevin Linkus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kevin Linkus is 1871565747. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 6, 2006.

Where is Kevin Linkus located?

Kevin Linkus practices at 635 Innovation Dr # 201, Reno, NV 89511. The listed phone number is (775) 525-9151.

What is Kevin Linkus's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Kevin Linkus enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kevin Linkus 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kevin Linkus's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kevin Linkus reassigns Medicare benefits to Northern Nevada Medical Group, LLC (Sparks, NV). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kevin Linkus's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kevin Linkus accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health list Kevin Linkus 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kevin Linkus was last updated on September 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 27 days 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.