SCOTT A. LINGER MD – NPI #1558647180
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

SCOTT LINGER is an orthopaedic surgeon located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1558647180 to SCOTT LINGER on October 27, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Jul 24, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SCOTT LINGER below.

NPI Profile for
SCOTT A. LINGER

NPI Number
1558647180
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SCOTT A. LINGER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3843 RIO VISTA DR STE 1200
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80917-3378
Phone: (719) 365-1950 Fax: (719) 364-4931
3 Other location(s):
1370 Interquest Pkwy Ste 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80921-4338
Phone: (719) 365-1950
Fax: (719) 364-5639
175 S Union Blvd Ste 310
Colorado Springs, CO 80910-3126
Phone: (719) 365-1950
Fax: (719) 365-1951
639 S Walker St Ste E
Bloomington, IN 47403-2124
Phone: (812) 333-4000
Fax: (812) 333-0611
Mailing address
2695 ROCKY MOUNTAIN AVE STE 150
LOVELAND, CO 80538-9071
Phone: (719) 365-1950 Fax: (719) 364-4931
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 24, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 MN 61786
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine		 IN 01079943A
183500000X
- Pharmacist		 IN 26022447A

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2012
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
SCOTT LINGER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GREENE COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
      1185 N 1000 W
      LINTON, IN 47441
    • INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BEDFORD HOSPITAL
      2900 W 16TH ST
      BEDFORD, IN 47421
    • INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BLOOMINGTON HOSPITAL
      2651 EAST DISCOVERY PARKWAY
      BLOOMINGTON, IN 47408
    • MONROE HOSPITAL
      4011 S MONROE MEDICAL PARK BLVD
      BLOOMINGTON, IN 47403

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