Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Link, M.D.
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
- NPI 1336467182
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 83.5 / 100 · 2023
- 16 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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320 E North Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 152124756
(412) 359-6550
fax (412) 359-6494 - Additional location
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2000 Mon Health Medical Park Dr Ste 2300
Morgantown, WV 265051168
(304) 599-8802
fax (304) 599-5607 - Mailing address
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96 Campus Dr Ste 1
Scarborough, ME 040747164
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 30, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RA0001X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Maine #MD21731 · Pennsylvania #MD458956 · West Virginia #29737
- Medicaid
- PA #103633056
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1336467182. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
466
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$59,903
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 95 | 34 | $114 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 67 | 24 | $208 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 65 | 46 | $167 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 37 | 33 | $121 | |
93750 |
Evaluation of lower heart chamber assist device | 36 | 12 | $39 | |
99236 |
Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 85 minutes | 28 | 14 | $203 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 26 | 26 | $112 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 25 | 25 | $139 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 21 | 21 | $67 | |
93356 |
Heart muscle strain imaging | 19 | 19 | $11 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 125. This provider delivers 3.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$272
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 3 | $137.14 | |
| ABIOMED | 1 | $135.20 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,597
Patients
393
Total drug cost
$377,588
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | Generic | 234 | 53 | $1,742 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 155 | 40 | $3,553 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 147 | 34 | $131,774 |
| Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) | Brand | 142 | 31 | $147,276 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 119 | 34 | $518 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 114 | 34 | $1,937 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 107 | 19 | $80,230 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 97 | 22 | $209 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 94 | 26 | $803 |
| Valsartan | Generic | 91 | 17 | $1,950 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Link's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Link practices Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Link practice?
Dr. Christopher Link practices at 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152124756. Office phone: 4123596550.
What is Dr. Christopher Link's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Link's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336467182, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Link accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Link accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Link commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.