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Rheumatology

Linh Y. Truong, MD

Works at hospitals in Los Angeles, CA · Santa Monica, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Linh Y. Truong, MD is a rheumatologist at 2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Phone: (310) 458-2381. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Linh Y. Truong had 174 Original Medicare patients and 2,852 services. NPI 1588028476. 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 Linh Y. Truong, 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 Linh Y. Truong accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Linh Y. Truong 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 Linh Y. Truong see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 174 Original Medicare patients and 2,852 services for Linh Y. Truong. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Linh Y. Truong's NPI number?
1588028476. 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 Linh Y. Truong, 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 patients174
Services billed to Medicare2,852
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,790 services
  2. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)293 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)244 services
  4. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)121 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)97 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).

  • Arthritis75%
  • High cholesterol71%
  • High blood pressure64%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%
  • Depression28%
  • Osteoporosis28%

Hospitals where Linh Y. Truong works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Linh Y. Truong 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Linh Y. Truong is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Linh Y. Truong as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Regents of the University of California1,462 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in Santa Monica

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

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Other clinicians in The Regents of the University of California

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine
Graduation year2016 (10 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1588028476
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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