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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: November 01, 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, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine (1996).

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
Phone(417) 767-2273
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
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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

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.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

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Gary Linker reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Fordland Clinic, Inc.
0.4 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1059 BARTON DR
Fordland, MO 65652
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881607612 (417) 767-2273
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center
63 mi
Family Medicine
1401 HWY 62 65 N STE 110
Harrison, AR 72601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1992133953 (Arkansas), NPI 1376817304 (Arkansas)
  • 31 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154809051 (870) 414-4022
Texarkana Behavioral Associates Lc
97 mi
Psychiatry
4253 N CROSSOVER RD
Fayetteville, AR 72703
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 52 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114040888 (479) 521-5731
Cherokee Nation
114 mi
Multi-Specialty
859 E. MELTON DRIVE
Jay, OK 74346
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,047 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659388965 (918) 253-4271

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

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.

ERIN K RICKMAN R.D.H.
Dental Hygienist
1059 BARTON DR
FORDLAND, MO 65652
Webster County (417) 767-2273
LORETTA BAKER LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1059 BARTON DR
FORDLAND, MO 65652
Webster County (417) 767-2273
FORDLAND CLINIC, INC.
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
1059 BARTON DR
FORDLAND, MO 65652
Webster County (417) 767-2273
EVAN ROWLAND DDS
Dentist
1059 BARTON DR
FORDLAND, MO 65652
Webster County (417) 767-2273
MRS. LORENA LEONE RDH
Dental Hygienist
1059 BARTON DR
FORDLAND, MO 65652
Webster County (417) 767-2100
TINA NICHOLE DROZDOWSKI RDH
Dental Hygienist
1059 BARTON DR
FORDLAND, MO 65652
Webster County (417) 767-2100
DR. TAYLOR RUSSEL SHORT DDS
Dentist
1059 BARTON DR
FORDLAND, MO 65652
Webster County (417) 767-2273
LYDIA THOMPSON RDH
Dental Hygienist
1059 BARTON DR
FORDLAND, MO 65652
Webster County (417) 767-2273

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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Gary Linker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gary Linker reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Fordland Clinic, Inc. (Fordland, MO), North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (Harrison, AR), Texarkana Behavioral Associates Lc (Fayetteville, AR) and Cherokee Nation (Jay, OK). Each 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 Gary Linker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gary Linker accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 8 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.

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 18 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.