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

Active since February 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
645 N ARLINGTON AVE STE 555, RENO, NV 89503(775) 770-7622(775) 770-3683 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 8, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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 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 Address645 N ARLINGTON AVE STE 555Reno, NV 89503-4452
Mailing Address411 W 6th StReno, NV 89503-4415 · (775) 770-7600 · Fax (775) 770-7880
Fax(775) 770-3683
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of MedicineGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateFebruary 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 8, 2019
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.

645 N ARLINGTON AVE STE 555, Reno, NV 89503

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid002016323NV

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

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.

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 89503 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
645 N ARLINGTON AVE STE 555
RENO, NV 89503
Physician Assistant
645 N ARLINGTON AVE STE 555
RENO, NV 89503
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
645 N ARLINGTON AVE STE 555
RENO, NV 89503
Physician Assistant (Medical)
645 N ARLINGTON AVE STE 555
RENO, NV 89503
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
645 N ARLINGTON AVE STE 555
RENO, NV 89503
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
645 N ARLINGTON AVE STE 555
RENO, NV 89503
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
645 N ARLINGTON AVE STE 555
RENO, NV 89503

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 645 N Arlington Ave Ste 555, Reno, NV 89503. The listed phone number is (775) 770-7622.

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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kevin Linkus was last updated on February 8, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.