Quick answers
- Does Hugo M. Linares accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hugo M. Linares accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Hugo M. Linares see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 470 Original Medicare patients and 11,295 services for Hugo M. Linares. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hugo M. Linares's NPI number?
- 1013143726. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Hugo M. Linares, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 470 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 11,295 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)7,683 services
- Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg (J0177)1,111 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)945 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)636 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)360 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes53%
- Arthritis43%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
Hospitals where Hugo M. Linares works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hugo M. Linares at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Penn Presbyterian Medical CenterPhiladelphia, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390223
Practice locations
Addresses where Hugo M. Linares is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1200 W Godfrey AvePhiladelphia, PA 19141 (215) 276‑6000
- 2701 Holme Ave, Suite 303Philadelphia, PA 19152 (215) 335‑3088
- 570 Egg Harbor RdSewell, NJ 08080 (856) 256‑1389
- 920 Germantown Pike, Suite 114Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 (610) 277‑2785
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hugo M. Linares as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Drexel University81 clinicians in the group
- Refocus Eye Health of NJ PC47 clinicians in the group
- Refocus Eye Health of PA PC15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Philadelphia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Philadelphia, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Drexel University
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1013143726 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians