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Ciara Linnens
Nurse Practitioner · Kernersville, NC · NPI 1316792708
One page to bring to your appointment. Every figure is as reported to CMS by drug and device makers. Payments are legal and often routine; this is context for a conversation, not a verdict.
What was reported
$599.23
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025 · $107 in 2025
The $107 reported for 2025 was less than what a typical Nurse Practitioner provider received nationally (typical 2025 total: $174).
Who reported paying
General payments only, top 6 by amount.
- Abbvie INC. $245.26
- Ucb, INC. $101.01
- Eisai INC. $71.03
- Pfizer INC. $45.93
- Argenx US, INC. $31.48
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $30.95
Drugs and devices associated with these payments
Ubrelvy Qulipta Leqembi Botox Nurtec Odt Zavzpret Briviact Nayzilam Vyvgart Hytrulo Leqvio Fintepla Zembrace Symtouch
Association is not allocation: a product listed here means a payment was associated with it, not that money was paid to promote it. Detail covers 2023-2025.
Questions you might ask
- I saw Ciara Linnens listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?
- Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?
- What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
Notes
Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.
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