Linda Laforce, PA-C
NPI 1356330492 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Bluffton, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Linda Laforce, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Bluffton, SC (NPI 1356330492).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356330492
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 004524 (GA)
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 tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
566 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 507 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 18 | $144 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 18 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 12 | $72 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 11 | $89 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 32 | 11 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 31 | 12 |
| Anastrozole | 27 | 11 |
| Acyclovir | 26 | 11 |
| Dexamethasone | 19 | 17 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 18 | 14 |
| Exemestane | 14 | — |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,278 across 100 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
- 2005-10-20
- Last updated
- 2022-07-08
- Certified
- 2022-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linda Laforce's NPI number?
- Linda Laforce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356330492, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Linda Laforce's specialty?
- Linda Laforce is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Linda Laforce located?
- Linda Laforce's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Buckwalter Place Blvd Ste 130, Bluffton, SC 29910.
- What is Linda Laforce's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Linda Laforce is (843) 836-7101.
- Does Linda Laforce accept Medicare?
- Linda Laforce is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Linda Laforce's NPI active?
- Yes — Linda Laforce's NPI (1356330492) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.