Steven Link, A.P.N.
NPI 1659799559 · Nurse Practitioner · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steven Link, A.P.N. is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1659799559).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659799559
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- A.P.N.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 174079 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 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
481 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Insertion Or Removal of Central Vein Access Device77001 | 80 | $14 |
| Aspiration of Fluid From Chest Cavity Using Imaging Guidance32555 | 56 | $92 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 49 | $11 |
| Biopsy and Aspiration of Bone Marrow Sample for Diagnosis38222 | 48 | $56 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Needle Placement77002 | 43 | $21 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 31 | $9 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$77 across 3 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
- 2014-03-29
- Last updated
- 2021-03-03
- Certified
- 2021-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steven Link's NPI number?
- Steven Link's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659799559, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steven Link's specialty?
- Steven Link is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Steven Link located?
- Steven Link's practice location on file with NPPES is 210 25th Ave N Ste 1204, Nashville, TN 37203-1620.
- What is Steven Link's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steven Link is (615) 312-0600.
- Does Steven Link accept Medicare?
- Steven Link is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steven Link's NPI active?
- Yes — Steven Link's NPI (1659799559) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.