Dr. Samuel Wray Linford
Dr. Samuel W. Linford
Last updated: Jan 9, 2019

Dr. Samuel W. Linford

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 14 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Washington School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 2007
  • Sole propriator: Yes
  • NPI: 1306091046

Dr. Samuel W. Linford M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon

He is located at 120 Hospital Lane in Afton, WY 83110. Can help patients with the following: Avascular Necrosis, Frostbite, Hammer Toe, Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS), Osteomyelitis, Spinal Stenosis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306091046. Appointment can be made via the phone number (307) 885-5870. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Samuel Wray Linford, being an orthopedic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Samuel W. Linford.

  • ACL Tear
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Arthritis
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Back Pain
  • Baker's Cyst
  • Bone Spurs
  • Broken Bone
  • Bunions
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Dislocated Ankle
  • Dislocated Shoulder
  • Elbow Pain
  • Frostbite
  • Hammer Toe
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Replacement
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
  • Impingement Syndrome
  • Ingrown Toenail
  • Joint Fluid Extraction
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Replacement
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Kyphosis
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Metatarsal Surgery
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Separated Shoulder
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Spondylosis
  • Sprained Ankle
  • Sprained Wrist
  • Stress Fracture
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Trigger Finger
  • Whiplash
  • Wrist Surgery

Procedures Performed by Dr. Samuel W. Linford

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Samuel W. Linford as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming

Network data as of Sep 11, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 11 plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
BlueSelect Bronze Basic PPO · Bronze In Network Accepting new patients
BlueSelect Bronze Core PPO · Expanded Bronze In Network Accepting new patients
BlueSelect Expanded Bronze Standard without Kid's Dental PPO · Expanded Bronze In Network Accepting new patients
BlueSelect Gold Core PPO · Gold In Network Accepting new patients
BlueSelect Gold HealthPlus PPO · Gold In Network Accepting new patients
BlueSelect Gold Standard without Kid's Dental PPO · Gold In Network Accepting new patients
BlueSelect Silver Classic PPO · Silver In Network Accepting new patients
BlueSelect Silver Classic without Kid's Dental PPO · Silver In Network Accepting new patients
BlueSelect Silver HealthPlus PPO · Silver In Network Accepting new patients
BlueSelect Silver HealthPlus without Kid's Dental PPO · Silver In Network Accepting new patients
BlueSelect Silver Standard without Kid's Dental PPO · Silver In Network Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 12 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Value HSA (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Samuel W. Linford is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Samuel W. Linford is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .

Bills through: North Lincoln County Hospital District

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 2007

Additional Specialities

  • Resident

Affiliated practices

Star Valley Health - Hospital
901 Adams Street
Afton, 83110 WY
(307) 885-5800
Mountain West Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
120 Hospital Lane
Afton, 83110 WY
(307) 885-5870

Affiliated hospitals

STAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
901 ADAMS STREET
AFTON, 83110 WY
(307) 885-5800
SOUTH LINCOLN MEDICAL CENTER - CAH
711 ONYX STREET
KEMMERER, 83101 WY
(307) 877-4401

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Samuel Wray Linford have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Samuel Wray Linford is affiliated with Star Valley Health - Hospital. For the full list of practices see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Samuel Wray Linford?

Dr. Samuel Wray Linford's office is located at 120 Hospital Lane in Afton, WY 83110.

Does Dr. Samuel Wray Linford accept patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming?

Yes, Dr. Samuel Wray Linford is listed in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Has Dr. Samuel Wray Linford affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Samuel Wray Linford is affiliated with STAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

What conditions does Dr. Samuel Wray Linford treat?

Dr. Samuel Wray Linford provides treatment for Avascular Necrosis, Frostbite, Hammer Toe, Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS), Osteomyelitis, Spinal Stenosis. For the full list see this list.