Quick answers
- Does Neal Lintecum accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Neal Lintecum 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 Neal Lintecum see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 617 Original Medicare patients and 2,032 services for Neal Lintecum. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Neal Lintecum's NPI number?
- 1659339000. 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 Neal Lintecum, 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 | 617 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,032 |
| Different services or procedures | 101 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)302 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)271 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)219 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)137 services
- Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope (29848)133 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 pressure67%
- Arthritis65%
- Depression27%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Neal Lintecum works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Neal Lintecum 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.
- Community Hospital, Onaga and St Marys CampusOnaga, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171354
- Holton Community HospitalHolton, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171319
- LMHLawrence, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170137
- Newman Regional HealthEmporia, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171384
Practice locations
Addresses where Neal Lintecum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1130 W 4th StLawrence, KS 66044
- 1301 W 12th AveEmporia, KS 66801
- 1301 W 12th Ave 301 andEmporia, KS 66801 (620) 343‑2376
- 1301 W 12th Ave 301 and, 205 Nrh Medical Partners Primary CareEmporia, KS 66801 (620) 343‑2376
- 325 Maine StLawrence, KS 66044
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Neal Lintecum as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lawrence Physicians LLC226 clinicians in the group
- Newman Memorial County Hospital61 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Lawrence
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lawrence, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lawrence Physicians LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659339000 |
| 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