Quick answers
- Does Linda R. Josef accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Linda R. Josef 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 R. Josef see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 172 Original Medicare patients and 1,544 services for Linda R. Josef. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Linda R. Josef's NPI number?
- 1497839591. 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 R. Josef, 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 | 1,544 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Evaluation of neuropsychological test, each additional hour (96133)856 services
- Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, each additional 30 minutes (96137)173 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (90791)172 services
- Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes (96136)172 services
- Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour (96132)171 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis52%
- Depression45%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia38%
Practice locations
Addresses where Linda R. Josef is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1401 Malvern AveHot Springs National Park, AR 71901 (501) 321‑9879
Specialties
- Clinical Psychologistprimary
Other clinical psychologists in Arkansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arkansas — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497839591 |
| 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