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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: November 01, 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 and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

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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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11156 Bowman Rd, Ste 105Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 · Phone (843) 971-1233 · Fax (843) 971-1224
Location 28250 W Judge Perez DrChalmette, LA 70043 · Phone (504) 279-5547 · Fax (844) 877-1859

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 Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Dlp Rutherford Physician Practices LLC
Same address
Rural Health
162 COMMERCIAL DR STE B
Forest City, NC 28043
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 76 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912684473 (828) 287-9325

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 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Paul Linker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paul Linker reassigns Medicare benefits to Dlp Rutherford Physician Practices LLC (Forest City, NC). 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 Paul Linker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Paul Linker accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and AmeriHealth Caritas Next and 3 other insurers 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.