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DR. PAUL SANDERS LINKER MD
NPI 1932143690
Pediatrics in Forest City, NC

Active since June 15, 2006PECOS Enrolled
162 COMMERCIAL DR STE B, FOREST CITY, NC 28043(828) 286-5573(828) 287-3594 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 25, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: May 25, 2022, Dec 3, 2020, Jan 22, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Paul Sanders Linker Md NPPES

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

DR. PAUL SANDERS LINKER MD (NPI 1932143690) is an individual pediatrics provider in Forest City, North Carolina, licensed in Louisiana (310964) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932143690
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAUL SANDERS LINKERCredential: MD
Location Address162 COMMERCIAL DR STE BForest City, NC 28043-2801
Mailing Address162 Commercial Dr Ste BForest City, NC 28043-2801 · (828) 286-5573 · Fax (828) 287-3594
Phone(828) 286-5573
Fax(828) 287-3594
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 25, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 25, 2022
✔ NPI 1932143690 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · 310964✔ Licensed in SC · 21069
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
162 COMMERCIAL DR STE B, Forest City, NC 28043
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid2482831LA
Other571020809025SC · Bcbs Sc
Other571020809023SC · Tricare Sc
Medicaid210694SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Paul Sanders Linker Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28043 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 2

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

DLP RUTHERFORD PHYSICIAN PRACTICES LLC
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
162 COMMERCIAL DR STE B
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Rutherford County (828) 287-9325
MALLORY ELIZABETH ALCALA DO
Pediatrics
162 COMMERCIAL DR STE B
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Rutherford County (828) 287-9325

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 Paul Linker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Linker is 1932143690. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2006.

Where is Paul Linker located?

Paul Linker practices at 162 Commercial Dr Ste B, Forest City, NC 28043. The listed phone number is (828) 286-5573.

What is Paul Linker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Paul Linker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Linker is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Paul Linker accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 1 other insurer list Paul 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 Paul Linker was last updated on May 25, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.