Hector Linares-Magana, MD
NPI 1528031002 · Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician · Houma, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hector Linares-Magana, MD is a Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician provider in Houma, LA (NPI 1528031002).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528031002
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Spinal Cord Injury Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 06415R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
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
641 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 495 | $73 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 74 | $160 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 47 | $76 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 13 | $42 |
| Nerve Conduction, 3-4 Studies95908 | 12 | $61 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $42–$160 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$117 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
- 2006-02-07
- Last updated
- 2025-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hector Linares-Magana's NPI number?
- Hector Linares-Magana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528031002, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hector Linares-Magana's specialty?
- Hector Linares-Magana is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hector Linares-Magana located?
- Hector Linares-Magana's practice location on file with NPPES is 8166 Main St, Houma, LA 70360.
- What is Hector Linares-Magana's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hector Linares-Magana is (985) 873-4141.
- Does Hector Linares-Magana accept Medicare?
- Hector Linares-Magana is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hector Linares-Magana's NPI active?
- Yes — Hector Linares-Magana's NPI (1528031002) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.