Quick answers
- Does Linda A. Gardner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Linda A. Gardner 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 A. Gardner see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 87 Original Medicare patients and 148 services for Linda A. Gardner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Linda A. Gardner's NPI number?
- 1245282128. 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 A. Gardner, 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 | 87 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 148 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)73 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing (93005)30 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)28 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 cholesterol66%
- High blood pressure59%
- Arthritis28%
- Diabetes25%
- Anxiety18%
- Chronic kidney disease17%
Hospitals where Linda A. Gardner works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Linda A. Gardner 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.
- Mad River Community HospitalArcata, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050028
- Providence St Joseph HospitalEureka, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050006
Practice locations
Addresses where Linda A. Gardner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1150 Foster AveArcata, CA 95521 (707) 826‑8610
- 1644 Central AveMcKinleyville, CA 95519 (707) 839‑3068
- 38883 Hwy 299Willow Creek, CA 95573 (530) 629‑3111
- 770 10th StArcata, CA 95521 (707) 826‑8610
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Linda A. Gardner as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Open Door Community Health Centers114 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Arcata
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arcata, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Open Door Community Health Centers
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245282128 |
| 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