Linda Markley, PA
NPI 1891714408 · Physician Assistant · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Linda Markley, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1891714408).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891714408
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1011641 (NC)
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 tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 82 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 168 | 51 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 160 | 51 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 119 | 27 |
| Metformin Hcl | 115 | 32 |
| Gabapentin | 105 | 27 |
| Lisinopril | 104 | 27 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 86 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$210 across 10 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
- 2006-07-18
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linda Markley's NPI number?
- Linda Markley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891714408, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Linda Markley's specialty?
- Linda Markley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Linda Markley located?
- Linda Markley's practice location on file with NPPES is 2359 Springs Rd Ne, Hickory, NC 28601-3067.
- What is Linda Markley's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Linda Markley is (828) 256-9853.
- Does Linda Markley accept Medicare?
- Linda Markley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Linda Markley's NPI active?
- Yes — Linda Markley's NPI (1891714408) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.