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Neurology

Linda S. Chen, MD

Works at hospitals in Santa Barbara, CA · Solvang, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Linda S. Chen, MD is a neurologist at 317 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Phone: (805) 681-7500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Linda S. Chen had 264 Original Medicare patients and 7,376 services. NPI 1629105069. 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 S. Chen, 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 S. Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Linda S. Chen 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. Chen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 264 Original Medicare patients and 7,376 services for Linda S. Chen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Linda S. Chen's NPI number?
1629105069. 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. Chen, 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 patients264
Services billed to Medicare7,376
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (J0585)6,869 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)198 services
  3. Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face (64615)36 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)24 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)22 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 cholesterol71%
  • High blood pressure56%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Depression37%
  • Anxiety31%
  • Osteoporosis31%

Hospitals where Linda S. Chen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Linda S. Chen 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 Linda S. Chen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Sansum Clinic320 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Neurology doctors in California →

Other neurologists in Santa Barbara

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

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Other clinicians in Sansum Clinic

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Maryland School Of Medicine
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1629105069
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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