Quick answers
- Does Larry G. Linson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Larry G. Linson 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 Larry G. Linson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 470 Original Medicare patients and 5,916 services for Larry G. Linson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Larry G. Linson's NPI number?
- 1164658571. 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 Larry G. Linson, 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 | 5,916 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Professional service for multiple injections of allergen (95117)1,575 services
- Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)1,465 services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract (95004)1,207 services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin (95024)991 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)175 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Diabetes29%
- Anxiety29%
Hospitals where Larry G. Linson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Larry G. Linson 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.
- Mercy Hospital Fort SmithFort Smith, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040062
Practice locations
Addresses where Larry G. Linson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6801 Rogers AveFort Smith, AR 72903 (479) 274‑4100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Larry G. Linson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities372 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Arkansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arkansas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Pikeville, Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164658571 |
| 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