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Ophthalmology

Linda K. Katz, MD

Sees patients in Lexington, KY · Nicholasville, KY · Kentucky

Summary

Dr. Linda K. Katz, MD is an ophthalmologist at 100 Greatstone Pt, Lexington, KY 40504. Phone: (859) 257-9800. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Linda K. Katz had 151 Original Medicare patients and 394 services. NPI 1053315705. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 100 Greatstone Pt, Lexington, KY 40504 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (859) 257‑9800
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Michigan Medical School · graduated 1995 (31 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Linda K. Katz, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Linda K. Katz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Linda K. Katz 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 K. Katz see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 151 Original Medicare patients and 394 services for Linda K. Katz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Linda K. Katz's NPI number?
1053315705. 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 K. Katz, 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 patients151
Services billed to Medicare394
Different services or procedures16
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)92 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)84 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)76 services
  4. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)41 services
  5. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)33 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 cholesterol73%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Chronic kidney disease24%

Practice locations

Addresses where Linda K. Katz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Linda K. Katz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc967 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Lexington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, KY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Michigan Medical School
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1053315705
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians