Paul Linnert, P.A.
NPI 1518340884 · Physician Assistant · Varnville, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Linnert, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Varnville, SC (NPI 1518340884).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518340884
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2306 (SC)
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
10 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
1,747 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 | 371 | $73 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 296 | $89 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 244 | $53 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 140 | $37 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 92 | $40 |
| X-Ray of Pelvis, 1-2 Views72170 | 90 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tizanidine Hcl | 167 | 132 |
| Prednisone | 126 | 119 |
| Methylprednisolone | 97 | 92 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 67 | 51 |
| Meloxicam | 28 | 22 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 28 | 28 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 26 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (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
- 2015-07-06
- Last updated
- 2015-07-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Linnert's NPI number?
- Paul Linnert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518340884, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Linnert's specialty?
- Paul Linnert is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paul Linnert located?
- Paul Linnert's practice location on file with NPPES is 595 W Carolina Ave, Varnville, SC 29944-4735.
- What is Paul Linnert's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Linnert is (803) 943-7600.
- Does Paul Linnert accept Medicare?
- Paul Linnert is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Linnert's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Linnert's NPI (1518340884) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-07-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.