Joy Linkous, APNP
NPI 1205521630 · Nurse Practitioner · Garner, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joy Linkous, APNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Garner, NC (NPI 1205521630).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205521630
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5017902 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 28 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 21 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 21 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 15 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 15 | 11 |
| Omeprazole | 15 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$644 across 33 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-04-11
- Last updated
- 2023-09-19
- Certified
- 2023-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joy Linkous's NPI number?
- Joy Linkous's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205521630, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joy Linkous's specialty?
- Joy Linkous is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joy Linkous located?
- Joy Linkous's practice location on file with NPPES is 171 Mast Dr, Garner, NC 27529-6718.
- What is Joy Linkous's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joy Linkous is (919) 771-0503.
- Does Joy Linkous accept Medicare?
- Joy Linkous is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joy Linkous's NPI active?
- Yes — Joy Linkous's NPI (1205521630) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.