Quick answers
- Does Linda Adkins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Linda Adkins 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 Adkins see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 265 Original Medicare patients and 438 services for Linda Adkins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Linda Adkins's NPI number?
- 1437292356. 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 Adkins, 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 | 265 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 438 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)279 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)50 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)44 services
- New patient problem focused exam of visual system (92002)21 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)21 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 cholesterol52%
- Diabetes52%
- Arthritis35%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Heart failure17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Linda Adkins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 500 E 51st StChicago, IL 60615 (312) 572‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Linda Adkins as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cook County788 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cook County
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | Pennsylvania College Of Optometry |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1992 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437292356 |
| 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
- 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