Quick answers
- Does Kelley R. Linton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kelley R. Linton 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 Kelley R. Linton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 136 Original Medicare patients and 594 services for Kelley R. Linton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kelley R. Linton's NPI number?
- 1255323002. 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 Kelley R. Linton, 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 | 136 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 594 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)124 services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)94 services
- Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report (92588)86 services
- Test to assess by hearing by examining the repetition of real words versus nonsense words (92571)63 services
- Evaluation and testing for balance with recording (92540)32 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Anxiety29%
- Diabetes28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kelley R. Linton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7200 Cameron Park DrFort Smith, AR 72903 (479) 785‑3277
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kelley R. Linton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Center for Hearing, Ltd.4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Qualified Audiologistprimary
Other audiologists in Fort Smith
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Smith, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Center for Hearing, Ltd.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AU |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1990 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255323002 |
| 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
- 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