Quick answers
- Does Linda Chernoff accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Linda Chernoff 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 Chernoff see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 155 Original Medicare patients and 159 services for Linda Chernoff. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Linda Chernoff's NPI number?
- 1578655155. 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 Chernoff, 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 | 155 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 159 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (01810)17 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid (00103)14 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)13 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen (00840)12 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%
- Arthritis66%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Diabetes36%
- Anxiety32%
Hospitals where Linda Chernoff works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Linda Chernoff 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.
- St Catherine of Siena HospitalSmithtown, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330401
Practice locations
Addresses where Linda Chernoff is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 50 Route 25aSmithtown, NY 11787 (631) 862‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Linda Chernoff as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Suffolk Anesthesiology Associates PC72 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Smithtown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Smithtown, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Suffolk Anesthesiology Associates PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578655155 |
| 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