Paul Linker, MD
NPI 1932143690 · Pediatrics Physician · Forest City, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Linker, MD is a Pediatrics Physician provider in Forest City, NC (NPI 1932143690).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932143690
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatrics PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 310964 (LA)
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 tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
4 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.
$47 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 (3)
- 8250 W Judge Perez DrChalmette, LA 70043Phone: (504) 279-5547Fax: (844) 877-1859
- 1156 Bowman RdSte 105Mt Pleasant, SC 29464Phone: (843) 971-1233Fax: (843) 971-1224
- 1156 Bowman RdSte 105Mt Pleasant, SC 29464Phone: (843) 971-1233Fax: (843) 971-1224
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-15
- Last updated
- 2022-05-25
- Certified
- 2022-05-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Linker's NPI number?
- Paul Linker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932143690, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Linker's specialty?
- Paul Linker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatrics Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Linker located?
- Paul Linker's practice location on file with NPPES is 162 Commercial Dr Ste B, Forest City, NC 28043-2801.
- What is Paul Linker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Linker is (828) 286-5573.
- Does Paul Linker accept Medicare?
- Paul Linker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Linker's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Linker's NPI (1932143690) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.