Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Heather Linkous, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Christiansburg, VA

  • NPI 1235661596
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2900 Lamb Cir
Christiansburg, VA 240736344
(540) 731-2614
fax (540) 731-2659

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 13, 2021
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Virginia #0024174658

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235661596. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
321
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$25,644
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 160 150 $107
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 108 53 $41
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 35 28 $64
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 18 17 $99

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 51. This provider delivers 6.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
52
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$298
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 18 0 $136
Lisinopril Generic 12 0 $9
Gabapentin Generic 11 0 $51
Memantine Hcl Generic 11 0 $102

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Heather Linkous's medical specialty?
Dr. Heather Linkous practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Christiansburg, VA.
Where does Dr. Heather Linkous practice?
Dr. Heather Linkous practices at 2900 Lamb Cir, Christiansburg, VA 240736344. Office phone: 5407312614.
What is Dr. Heather Linkous's NPI?
Dr. Heather Linkous's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235661596, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Heather Linkous accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Heather Linkous accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Heather Linkous commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.