Quick answers
- Does Linda S. Croad accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Linda S. Croad 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 S. Croad see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 119 Original Medicare patients and 1,732 services for Linda S. Croad. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Linda S. Croad's NPI number?
- 1548331457. 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 S. Croad, 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 | 119 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,732 |
| Different services or procedures | 156 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 66 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)216 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)149 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)147 services
- Liver function blood test panel (80076)140 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)100 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 pressure69%
- High cholesterol68%
- Diabetes42%
- Arthritis42%
- Chronic kidney disease18%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
Hospitals where Linda S. Croad works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Linda S. Croad 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.
- Lac/Olive View-Ucla Medical CenterSylmar, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050040
Practice locations
Addresses where Linda S. Croad is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1108 N Oleander AveCompton, CA 90222 (310) 763‑2244
- 12021 S Wilmington Ave, Room 1059Los Angeles, CA 90059
- 123 W Manchester BlvdInglewood, CA 90301 (310) 419‑5325
- 38350 40th St EPalmdale, CA 93552 (661) 471‑4232
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Linda S. Croad as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- County of Los Angeles397 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Infectious Diseasealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Compton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Compton, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in County of Los Angeles
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548331457 |
| 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