Linus Klingler, OD
NPI 1578147922 · Optometrist · Raleigh, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Linus Klingler, OD is a Optometrist provider in Raleigh, NC (NPI 1578147922).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578147922
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2701 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 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
1,173 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 337 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 198 | $85 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 161 | $34 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 121 | $59 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 100 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 88 | $121 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 350 | 100 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 167 | 51 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 130 | 50 |
| Timolol Maleate | 113 | 33 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 108 | 28 |
| Brimonidine Tartratebrand: Alphagan P | 57 | 11 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 54 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,485 across 28 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
- 2021-05-11
- Last updated
- 2022-10-26
- Certified
- 2022-10-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linus Klingler's NPI number?
- Linus Klingler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578147922, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Linus Klingler's specialty?
- Linus Klingler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Linus Klingler located?
- Linus Klingler's practice location on file with NPPES is 8851 Ellstree Ln Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27617-2046.
- What is Linus Klingler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Linus Klingler is (984) 217-3093.
- Does Linus Klingler accept Medicare?
- Linus Klingler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Linus Klingler's NPI active?
- Yes — Linus Klingler's NPI (1578147922) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.