Robert Linker, MD
NPI 1720010713 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Linker, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1720010713).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720010713
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 24882 (KY)
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2020-12-08
- Certified
- 2020-12-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Linker's NPI number?
- Robert Linker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720010713, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Linker's specialty?
- Robert Linker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Linker located?
- Robert Linker's practice location on file with NPPES is 4003 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY 40207-4652.
- What is Robert Linker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Linker is (502) 895-2295.
- Does Robert Linker accept Medicare?
- Robert Linker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Linker's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Linker's NPI (1720010713) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.