Quick answers
- Does Linda Y. Lien Sanks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Linda Y. Lien Sanks 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 Linda Y. Lien Sanks see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 147 Original Medicare patients and 1,055 services for Linda Y. Lien Sanks. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Linda Y. Lien Sanks's NPI number?
- 1497735674. 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 Linda Y. Lien Sanks, 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 | 147 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,055 |
| Different services or procedures | 56 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)99 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)96 services
- Blood test, clotting time (85610)82 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)78 services
- Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin (93793)60 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol62%
- Arthritis33%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Atrial fibrillation21%
Hospitals where Linda Y. Lien Sanks works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Linda Y. Lien Sanks 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.
- North Memorial Health HospitalRobbinsdale, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240001
Practice locations
Addresses where Linda Y. Lien Sanks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3300 Oakdale Ave NRobbinsdale, MN 55422
- 4181 108th Ave NEBlaine, MN 55449
- 480 Osborne Rd NE, Suite 100Fridley, MN 55432 (763) 581‑2273
- 8100 42nd Ave NNew Hope, MN 55427 (763) 581‑2273
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Linda Y. Lien Sanks as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Memorial Health Care504 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Robbinsdale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Robbinsdale, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Memorial Health Care
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497735674 |
| 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