Christopher Linke, PA-C, ATC
NPI 1639571656 · Physician Assistant · Grand Island, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Linke, PA-C, ATC is a Physician Assistant provider in Grand Island, NE (NPI 1639571656).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639571656
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C, ATC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 684 (NE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
4,313 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 2,090 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 725 | $72 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 465 | $43 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 229 | $72 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 160 | $88 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 15 Or More Growths17004 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 92 | 49 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 51 | 40 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 42 | 22 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 35 | — |
| Mupirocin | 27 | 25 |
| Fluorouracil | 22 | 20 |
| Tacrolimus | 21 | 11 |
| Imiquimod | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,676 across 97 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
- 2014-09-22
- Last updated
- 2019-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Linke's NPI number?
- Christopher Linke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639571656, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Linke's specialty?
- Christopher Linke is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Linke located?
- Christopher Linke's practice location on file with NPPES is 2116 W Faidley Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803-4678.
- What is Christopher Linke's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Linke is (308) 398-5560.
- Does Christopher Linke accept Medicare?
- Christopher Linke is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Linke's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Linke's NPI (1639571656) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.