Nickolas Linkous, MD
NPI 1285015834 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Appleton, WI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nickolas Linkous, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Appleton, WI (NPI 1285015834).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285015834
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301107658 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
239 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 60 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 47 | $120 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 43 | $153 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 28 | $27 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 28 | $35 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$198 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1516 S Commercial StNeenah, WI 54956-4802Phone: (920) 380-7964
- 800 Riverside DrWaupaca, WI 54981-1943Phone: (920) 831-5050
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-09
- Last updated
- 2021-12-06
- Certified
- 2021-12-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nickolas Linkous's NPI number?
- Nickolas Linkous's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285015834, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nickolas Linkous's specialty?
- Nickolas Linkous is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nickolas Linkous located?
- Nickolas Linkous's practice location on file with NPPES is 820 E Grant St, Appleton, WI 54911-3483.
- What is Nickolas Linkous's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nickolas Linkous is (920) 831-5050.
- Does Nickolas Linkous accept Medicare?
- Nickolas Linkous is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nickolas Linkous's NPI active?
- Yes — Nickolas Linkous's NPI (1285015834) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.