Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ruth Lininger, MD

Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Chapel Hill, NC

  • NPI 1306932918
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
101 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 275990001
(919) 966-4996
fax (919) 843-5515
Mailing address
143 W Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 275162539

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0105X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #9400901
Medicaid
NC #891167C

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306932918. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
713
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$30,663
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 282 171 $35
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 126 32 $27
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 120 36 $78
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 72 62 $32
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 72 35 $39
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 15 13 $11
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity 15 14 $136
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere 11 11 $79

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Chapel Hill Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 167. This provider delivers 4.3× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ruth Lininger's medical specialty?
Dr. Ruth Lininger practices Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician in Chapel Hill, NC.
Where does Dr. Ruth Lininger practice?
Dr. Ruth Lininger practices at 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 275990001. Office phone: 9199664996.
What is Dr. Ruth Lininger's NPI?
Dr. Ruth Lininger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306932918, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ruth Lininger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ruth Lininger accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ruth Lininger commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (HCPCS 88307). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.