Heather Linn, MD
NPI 1780620898 · Neurology Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Linn, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1780620898).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780620898
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2010-01337 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$290 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1701 S Creasy LnLafayette, IN 47905-4972Phone: (765) 502-4400Fax: (765) 502-4401
- 5205 Braeburn DrBellaire, TX 77401-4814Phone: (713) 702-9323
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-20
- Last updated
- 2021-06-16
- Certified
- 2021-06-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Linn's NPI number?
- Heather Linn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780620898, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Linn's specialty?
- Heather Linn is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Heather Linn located?
- Heather Linn's practice location on file with NPPES is 7402 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93117.
- What is Heather Linn's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Linn is (805) 562-8686.
- Does Heather Linn accept Medicare?
- Heather Linn is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Linn's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Linn's NPI (1780620898) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.