Linton Evans, MD
NPI 1871819268 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Linton Evans, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1871819268).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871819268
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18957 (NH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
157 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 26 | $129 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance During Surgery76998 | 24 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 24 | $33 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 22 | $80 |
| Use of Operating Microscope69990 | 16 | $210 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,759 across 6 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 (1)
- 1 Medical Center DrDhmc - Department of NeurosurgeryLebanon, NH 03756-1000Phone: (603) 650-8732
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-04-11
- Last updated
- 2018-06-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linton Evans's NPI number?
- Linton Evans's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871819268, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Linton Evans's specialty?
- Linton Evans is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Linton Evans located?
- Linton Evans's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030.
- What is Linton Evans's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Linton Evans is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Linton Evans accept Medicare?
- Linton Evans is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Linton Evans's NPI active?
- Yes — Linton Evans's NPI (1871819268) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.