Quick answers
- Does Linda Radford-Goad accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Linda Radford-Goad accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Linda Radford-Goad see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 172 Original Medicare patients and 2,358 services for Linda Radford-Goad. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Linda Radford-Goad's NPI number?
- 1013978022. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Linda Radford-Goad, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 172 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,358 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,923 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) (87880)79 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)63 services
- Respiratory infectious agent detection by rna for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid 19), influenza a, influenza b, and respiratory syncytial virus, upper respiratory specimen, each reported as detected or not detected (0241U)40 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing (93005)25 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol68%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes37%
- Anxiety34%
- Depression26%
Hospitals where Linda Radford-Goad works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Linda Radford-Goad at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Twin County Regional HospitalGalax, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490115
Practice locations
Addresses where Linda Radford-Goad is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 104 Cranberry RdGalax, VA 24333 (276) 236‑5187
- 217 S Independence AveIndependence, VA 24348 (276) 773‑2063
- 961 E Stuart DrGalax, VA 24333
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Linda Radford-Goad as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- DLP Twin County Physician Practices LLC118 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Galax
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Galax, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in DLP Twin County Physician Practices LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1013978022 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians