Richard Lewis Linsk, MD, PHD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Richard Lewis Linsk is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Roanoke, VA with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PEDIATRIC MEDICINE
Richard Lewis Linsk, MD, PHD has been part of the Roanoke medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1992 and has 34+ years of clinical experience. Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, and more. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 97% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1363dNPPES updated 2022-08-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2017 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24014-2419
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 97% of doctors in Virginia on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in VirginiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
12
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
61
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
805
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $143k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
$238 received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Richard Lewis Linsk's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Board certified · Aug 28, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 1992)
Mailing address
213 S Jefferson St Ste 625, Roanoke, VA 24011-1713
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Richard Lewis Linsk
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Lewis Linsk for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Roanoke required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Richard Lewis Linsk
NPI records show Dr. Linsk as active with telehealth listed in Roanoke, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (540) 981-8025.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard Lewis Linsk
Practice Location
2017 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24014-2419
Mailing Address
213 S Jefferson St Ste 625, Roanoke, VA 24011-1713
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