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Pathology

Linda P. Veneman, MD

Works at hospitals in Sonora, CA · Merced, CA · Fairfield, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Linda P. Veneman, MD is a pathologist at 4301 N Star Way, Suite A, Modesto, CA 95356. Phone: (209) 577-1200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Linda P. Veneman had 1,281 Original Medicare patients and 4,722 services. NPI 1578579041. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Linda P. Veneman, 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 P. Veneman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Linda P. Veneman 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 P. Veneman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,281 Original Medicare patients and 4,722 services for Linda P. Veneman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Linda P. Veneman's NPI number?
1578579041. 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 P. Veneman, 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 patients1,281
Services billed to Medicare4,722
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,929 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)719 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)659 services
  4. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each multiplex procedure (88344)348 services
  5. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)219 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%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Diabetes41%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Chronic kidney disease26%

Hospitals where Linda P. Veneman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Linda P. Veneman 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.

  • Adventist Health SonoraSonora, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050335
  • Mercy Medical CenterMerced, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050444
  • NorthBay Medical CenterFairfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050367

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Yosemite Pathology Medical Group Inc45 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Modesto

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Modesto, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Yosemite Pathology Medical Group Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLoma Linda University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1975 (51 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1578579041
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians