Quick answers
- Does Brian J. Van Der Linden accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brian J. Van Der Linden 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 Brian J. Van Der Linden see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 630 Original Medicare patients and 967 services for Brian J. Van Der Linden. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brian J. Van Der Linden's NPI number?
- 1184602864. 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 Brian J. Van Der Linden, 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 | 630 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 967 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)254 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)109 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)72 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)70 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)65 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety26%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Hospitals where Brian J. Van Der Linden works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brian J. Van Der Linden 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.
- Lewisgale Hospital MontgomeryBlacksburg, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490110
- Lewisgale Medical CenterSalem, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490048
Practice locations
Addresses where Brian J. Van Der Linden is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1802 Braeburn DrSalem, VA 24153 (540) 772‑3400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brian J. Van Der Linden as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lewis Gale Physicians LLC189 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Salem
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salem, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lewis Gale Physicians LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Creighton University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184602864 |
| 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