Richard Linares, MD
NPI 1568554418 · Internal Medicine Physician · Saint Cloud, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Linares, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Saint Cloud, MN (NPI 1568554418).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568554418
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 42429 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 37 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 33 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 29 |
| Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide | 21 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 20 |
| Omeprazole | 19 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 19 |
| Lisinopril | 18 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-29
- Last updated
- 2007-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Linares's NPI number?
- Richard Linares's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568554418, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Linares's specialty?
- Richard Linares is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Linares located?
- Richard Linares's practice location on file with NPPES is 4801 Veterans Dr, Saint Cloud, MN 56303-2015.
- What is Richard Linares's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Linares is (320) 255-6480.
- Does Richard Linares accept Medicare?
- Richard Linares is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Linares's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Linares's NPI (1568554418) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.