Quick answers
- Does Nicole L. Linder accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole L. Linder 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 Nicole L. Linder see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 153 Original Medicare patients and 515 services for Nicole L. Linder. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicole L. Linder's NPI number?
- 1700871159. 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 Nicole L. Linder, 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 | 153 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 515 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 84 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)251 services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)93 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)64 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)32 services
- Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99305)22 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%
- Heart failure60%
- Arthritis59%
- Chronic kidney disease59%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia56%
Hospitals where Nicole L. Linder works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicole L. Linder 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.
- OSF St Francis Hospital and Medical GroupEscanaba, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231337
- Uphs Marquette DLP HospitalMarquette, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230054
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicole L. Linder is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3401 Ludington StEscanaba, MI 49829 (906) 786‑5707
- 440 Woodward AveIron Mountain, MI 49801 (906) 776‑9040
- 610 S Lincoln Rd, Bellin HealthEscanaba, MI 49829 (906) 786‑6488
- 744 S Webster AveGreen Bay, WI 54301 (920) 433‑6025
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicole L. Linder as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bellin Memorial Hospital Inc697 clinicians in the group
- Sound Inpatient Physicians-Michigan PLLC171 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
- Family Practicealso
Other hospitalists in Michigan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Michigan — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bellin Memorial Hospital Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wayne State University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700871159 |
| 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