Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Risa Linford

Nurse Practitioner · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1275165185
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 6 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 294254001
(843) 792-1414
Mailing address
Po Box 751461
Charlotte, NC 282751461

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2020 — 6 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 26, 2021
Year of graduation
2020 — 6 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #24289

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275165185. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
844
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$67,850
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 291 184 $102
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 230 176 $71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 103 103 $89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 72 72 $132
95012 Test to measure the level of nitric oxide gas 69 59 $14
99406 Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes 46 25 $12
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 17 17 $45
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 16 16 $58

In context: peer comparison

Among 40 peers in Charleston Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 85. This provider delivers 9.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$31
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 1 $31.15

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$31

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,354
Patients
354
Total drug cost
$547,942
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 266 95 $6,900
Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) Brand 262 53 $211,200
Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) Brand 170 36 $100,270
Stiolto Respimat (Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl) Brand 85 23 $53,725
Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) Brand 85 23 $45,614
Azelastine Hcl Generic 79 36 $2,740
Montelukast Sodium Generic 78 26 $1,282
Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) Brand 66 13 $34,178
Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) Brand 46 11 $26,173
Prednisone Generic 44 24 $139

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Risa Linford's medical specialty?
Dr. Risa Linford practices Nurse Practitioner in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Risa Linford practice?
Dr. Risa Linford practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 294254001. Office phone: 8437921414.
What is Dr. Risa Linford's NPI?
Dr. Risa Linford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275165185, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Risa Linford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Risa Linford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Risa Linford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.