2026 NPPES data Paramedic NPI 1851999817 NP
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JOHN LINARES, NP

Paramedic in HOUSTON, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
85
Medicare Part D claims · 33 beneficiaries · Paramedic avg: 535
Generic prescribing
39%
generic claims · 61% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$408.5
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHN LINARES, NP is a Paramedic ([object Object]) practicing in HOUSTON, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 85 claims across 33 beneficiaries — 61% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $408.5 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHN LINARES, NP filed 85 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HOUSTON, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOHN LINARES, NP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/13/2020

NPI 1851999817

Primary specialty

Paramedic

Niche

1,642 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

85 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 535

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Paramedic compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Paramedic share within Texas

1. Paramedic42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Paramedic share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Paramedic (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Paramedic ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Paramedic) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Paramedic) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JOHN LINARES, NP is a Paramedic provider practicing in HOUSTON, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1851999817. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JOHN LINARES, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Paramedic provider holding NP credentials at 13630 BEAMER RD STE 109, HOUSTON, TX, 77089, with a listed phone of (713) 382-0008. NPI 1851999817 was issued on 10/13/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LINARES most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 85 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 33 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $64K in drug spend, split 61% brand-name and 39% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Paramedic is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,642 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 535 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

13630 BEAMER RD STE 109
HOUSTON, TX 77089

Provider Details

NPI 1851999817
Specialty Paramedic
Credentials NP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/13/2020

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JOHN LINARES, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$409

Largest payer

REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOHN LINARES, NP. To verify JOHN LINARES, NP's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

JOHN LINARES, NP — brand share 61.0%
Specialty average (est.)

61% brand-name claims vs 39% generic, on 85 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

85
Total Claims
$64K
Total Drug Cost
33
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
104
Total Day Supply
2,648
Brand vs Generic
61% brand / 39% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$64K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
39
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Paramedic Overview

How JOHN LINARES, NP fits within the Paramedic landscape nationally.

1,642
Paramedic Providers in US
53
States with Paramedic
535
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN LINARES, NP's 85 claims are below the specialty average of 535.

Nearby Paramedic Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LINARES.

Compare Paramedic nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN LINARES, NP's specialty?
JOHN LINARES, NP specializes in Paramedic and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: NP.
How much does JOHN LINARES, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN LINARES, NP wrote 85 Medicare Part D claims totaling $64K in drug costs for 33 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN LINARES, NP located?
JOHN LINARES, NP is located at 13630 BEAMER RD STE 109, HOUSTON, TX, 77089. Phone: (713) 382-0008.
What is JOHN LINARES, NP's NPI number?
JOHN LINARES, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851999817, issued on 10/13/2020.
Does JOHN LINARES, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN LINARES, NP's prescribing is 61% brand-name and 39% generic drugs by claim count, with $64K in brand drug costs.
How many Paramedic providers are there in the US?
There are 1,642 Paramedic providers across 53 states in the US. The average Paramedic provider writes 535 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN LINARES, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN LINARES, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Mounjaro, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN LINARES, NP accept Medicare?
JOHN LINARES, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 85 Part D claims and 33 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN LINARES, NP's credentials?
JOHN LINARES, NP's NPI is 1851999817 with credentials NP. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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