GARY A LINKER MD
NPI 1902856867
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Fordland, MO

Active since May 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1059 BARTON DR, FORDLAND, MO 65652(417) 767-2273(417) 767-4054 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Gary A Linker Md NPPES

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

GARY A LINKER MD (NPI 1902856867) is an individual psychiatry provider in Fordland, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2024008005) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902856867
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameGARY A LINKERCredential: MD
Location Address1059 BARTON DRFordland, MO 65652-7350
Mailing Address1059 Barton DrFordland, MO 65652-7350 · (177) 672-2734 · Fax (417) 767-4054
Fax(417) 767-4054
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Oklahoma College Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateMay 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 2025
NPPES CertifiedApril 17, 2025
NPI 1902856867 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License Licensed in MO · 2024008005
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Geriatric PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0805X · License E1863 (AR)
1059 BARTON DR, Fordland, MO 65652

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 112 E Appleby, Suite 101Fayetteville, AR 72703 · Phone (479) 463-4444 · Fax (479) 463-4499
Location 211863 State Highway 13Kimberling City, MO 65686-8362 · Phone (417) 739-1995 · Fax (417) 739-1893
Location 31300 E Bradford PkwySpringfield, MO 65804-4264 · Phone (417) 767-2273 ext. 2012 · Fax (417) 767-4054

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid146606001AR
Other5M214AR · Blue

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

Gary A Linker 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 ID8729056064
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240928000034
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tahlequah, OK
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number370171
Location100 S Bliss AvenueTahlequah, OK 74464 · Cherokee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 65652 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
$161.24 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $40.31 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$65.71 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $16.42 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
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.

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.

Dental Hygienist
1059 BARTON DR
FORDLAND, MO 65652
Social Worker (Clinical)
1059 BARTON DR
FORDLAND, MO 65652
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
1059 BARTON DR
FORDLAND, MO 65652
Dentist
1059 BARTON DR
FORDLAND, MO 65652
Dental Hygienist
1059 BARTON DR
FORDLAND, MO 65652
Dental Hygienist
1059 BARTON DR
FORDLAND, MO 65652
Dentist
1059 BARTON DR
FORDLAND, MO 65652
Dental Hygienist
1059 BARTON DR
FORDLAND, MO 65652

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 Gary Linker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gary Linker is 1902856867. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2006.

Where is Gary Linker located?

Gary Linker practices at 1059 Barton Dr, Fordland, MO 65652. The listed phone number is (417) 767-2273.

What is Gary Linker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Gary Linker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gary Linker 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 Gary Linker accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and 13 other insurers list Gary Linker 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 Gary Linker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gary Linker is affiliated with Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gary Linker was last updated on April 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.