Joseph Linton, FNP-C
NPI 1871944777 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Linton, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1871944777).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871944777
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AP8757 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
526 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 222 | $96 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 190 | $64 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 61 | $93 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 53 | $140 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $64–$140 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 21 | 21 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 20 | 16 |
| Cephalexin | 17 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 | 16 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 16 | 13 |
| Losartan Potassium | 12 | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-22
- Last updated
- 2016-06-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Linton's NPI number?
- Joseph Linton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871944777, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Linton's specialty?
- Joseph Linton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Linton located?
- Joseph Linton's practice location on file with NPPES is 810 S Sarnoff Dr, Tucson, AZ 85710-5904.
- What is Joseph Linton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Linton is (520) 461-2133.
- Does Joseph Linton accept Medicare?
- Joseph Linton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Linton's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Linton's NPI (1871944777) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-06-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.