Linda Back, CRNP,FNP
NPI 1922870021 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Opelika, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Linda Back, CRNP,FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Opelika, AL (NPI 1922870021).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922870021
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNP,FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1-143078 (AL)
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 tenure25% of score
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
275 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 158 | $95 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 106 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 11 | $70 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$95 (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 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 108 | 66 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 73 | 48 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 55 | 35 |
| Prednisone | 50 | 30 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 49 | 26 |
| Leflunomide | 48 | 31 |
| Celecoxib | 29 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,261 across 98 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
- 2023-10-23
- Last updated
- 2026-04-30
- Certified
- 2026-04-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linda Back's NPI number?
- Linda Back's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922870021, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Linda Back's specialty?
- Linda Back is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Linda Back located?
- Linda Back's practice location on file with NPPES is 111 North 24th Street, Opelika, AL 36801-6253.
- What is Linda Back's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Linda Back is (334) 704-8100.
- Does Linda Back accept Medicare?
- Linda Back is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Linda Back's NPI active?
- Yes — Linda Back's NPI (1922870021) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.