Quick answers
- Does Samuel W. Linford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samuel W. Linford 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 Samuel W. Linford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 109 Original Medicare patients and 662 services for Samuel W. Linford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Samuel W. Linford's NPI number?
- 1306091046. 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 Samuel W. Linford, 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 | 109 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 662 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)237 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)51 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)47 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)41 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose (J7326)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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure66%
- High cholesterol46%
- Diabetes17%
- Anxiety17%
- Atrial fibrillation17%
Hospitals where Samuel W. Linford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Samuel W. Linford 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.
- Bear Lake Memorial HospitalMontpelier, ID · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 131316
- South Lincoln Medical Center - CAHKemmerer, WY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 531315
- Star Valley Medical CenterAfton, WY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 531313
Practice locations
Addresses where Samuel W. Linford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 10764 N US Hwy 30Cokeville, WY 83114 (307) 885‑5970
- 110 Hospital LnAfton, WY 83110 (307) 885‑5852
- 120 Hospital LnAfton, WY 83110 (307) 885‑5870
- 195 Feather WayEvanston, WY 82930 (307) 789‑0096
- 901 Adams StAfton, WY 83110 (307) 885‑5800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samuel W. Linford as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Lincoln County Hospital District60 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Cokeville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cokeville, WY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Lincoln County Hospital District
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Washington School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1306091046 |
| 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