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Dr. David Linker, MD

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(David Linker, MD)

(52 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and General Internal Medicine

Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1999)

200 W Carver Street Suite 1
Huntington, NY 11743

(631) 421-0020

Dr. David Linker, MD is an internist in Huntington, NY specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and general internal medicine. He graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1999 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. David Linker, MD is affiliated with Optum East and OPTUM MEDICAL CARE PC.

Office Locations

200 W Carver Street Suite 1
Huntington, NY 11743

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Linker, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

lab tests

screening test

In 2023, Dr. David Linker, MD performed more lab tests, and screening test procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 25%

By Volume:

blood draw

complete blood count

lipid profile

phlebotomy for lab tests

prostate-specific antigen test

thyroid blood test

In 2013, Dr. David Linker, MD performed more blood draw, complete blood count (CBC), lipid profile, phlebotomy for lab tests, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, and thyroid blood test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Linker, MD treated as an internist in Huntington, NY during 2013 were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Linker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	426
diabetes management	98
doctor visit	1074
lab tests	2471
nursing home care	21
preventive care	693
thyroid function tests	451
vaccines	168

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	391
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	89
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Linker, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Linker, MD treated as an internist in Huntington, NY during 2014 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Linker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	504
diabetes management	116
doctor visit	1172
lab tests	2735
preventive care	972
thyroid function tests	417
vaccines	310

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	70
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Linker, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Linker, MD treated as an internist in Huntington, NY during 2015 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Linker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	450
diabetes management	80
doctor visit	933
lab tests	2350
preventive care	769
thyroid function tests	397
vaccines	286

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	648
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	110
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Linker, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Linker, MD treated as an internist in Huntington, NY during 2016 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Linker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	491
diabetes management	129
doctor visit	914
lab tests	2454
preventive care	826
thyroid function tests	466
vaccines	247

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	60
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Linker, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Linker, MD treated as an internist in Huntington, NY during 2017 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Linker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	501
cardiac procedures	17
diabetes management	122
doctor visit	930
lab tests	2025
preventive care	726
thyroid function tests	420
vaccines	218

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	59
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Linker, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Linker, MD treated as an internist in Huntington, NY during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Linker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	514
diabetes management	137
doctor visit	824
lab tests	2332
preventive care	706
thyroid function tests	509
vaccines	184

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	48
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Linker, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Linker, MD treated as an internist in Huntington, NY during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Linker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	492
diabetes management	141
doctor visit	734
lab tests	2156
preventive care	660
thyroid function tests	482
vaccines	142

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	48
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Linker, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Linker, MD treated as an internist in Huntington, NY during 2020 were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Linker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	453
cardiac procedures	14
diabetes management	141
doctor visit	573
lab tests	2426
preventive care	729
thyroid function tests	496
vaccines	179

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	55
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Linker, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Linker, MD treated as an internist in Huntington, NY during 2021 were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Linker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	479
diabetes management	171
doctor visit	515
lab tests	2692
preventive care	622
thyroid function tests	537
vaccines	23

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	47
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Linker, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Linker, MD treated as an internist in Huntington, NY during 2022 were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Linker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	485
cardiac procedures	15
diabetes management	163
doctor visit	474
lab tests	2539
preventive care	629
thyroid function tests	493
vaccines	66

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	306
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	46
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Linker, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	3
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Linker, MD treated as an internist in Huntington, NY during 2023 were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Linker, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	486
cardiac procedures	11
diabetes management	105
doctor visit	550
lab tests	2609
preventive care	530
thyroid function tests	499

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Linker, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Linker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Linker, MD treated as an internist in Huntington, NY were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

blood draw	480
cardiac procedures	14
diabetes management	127
doctor visit	790
lab tests	2435
nursing home care	21
preventive care	714
thyroid function tests	469
vaccines	182

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD.

**Gender**
Female	189
Male	209

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	360
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	10

**Age**
85 and over	57
75 to 84	133
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	183

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Linker, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Linker, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	14
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. David Linker, MD graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1999. He has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1999)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Linker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Optum East

OPTUM MEDICAL CARE PC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. David Linker, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Magnacare, Great West Healthcare, EmblemHealth Plan, Inc, Oscar, Fidelis, Multiplan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Tricare, Oxford, Consumer Health Network, Medicare, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Healthfirst, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, MVP Health Care, Connecticare, First Health Network, Private Healthcare Systems, Affinity by Molina Healthcare, Centivo, Northwell Direct Network, The New York State Health Insurance Program, CDPHP, Health Insurance Plan of Greater Network and Partners Health Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. David Linker, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Magnacare

Great West Healthcare

EmblemHealth Plan, Inc

Oscar

Fidelis

Multiplan

United Healthcare

Aetna

Tricare

Oxford

Consumer Health Network

Medicare

Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield

Healthfirst

Humana

Coventry

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

MVP Health Care

Connecticare

First Health Network

Private Healthcare Systems

Affinity by Molina Healthcare

Centivo

Northwell Direct Network

The New York State Health Insurance Program

CDPHP

Health Insurance Plan of Greater Network

Partners Health Plan

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Linker, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 52 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Linker, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Huntington, NY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Linker, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$171 COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN $171
Pfizer Inc.	$107 ABRYSVO $32	PREVNAR 20 $27	VYNDAQEL $20	ELIQUIS $17	LYRICA $10
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$87 LEQVIO $65	ENTRESTO $22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$78 STEGLATRO $78
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$73 Pradaxa $52	OFEV $21
Other	$412 XARELTO $41	ATRICURE CRYOSURGICAL SYSTEM $39	MOVANTIK $30	Kerendia $29	ORBACTIV $23	Other $250

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$927

Biography

Dr. David Linker sees patients in Huntington, NY. His medical specialties are general practice and general internal medicine. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Linker appears to be in-network for Anthem, Blue California, Coventry, and more. He is a graduate of Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Optum East. He welcomes new patients at his office inHuntington, NY as reported by Optum East.