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Pathology

Lynda I. Gentchev, MD

Works at hospitals in Panama City, FL · Bonifay, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Lynda I. Gentchev, MD is a pathologist at 1000 Mar Walt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547. Phone: (850) 863-7563. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lynda I. Gentchev had 779 Original Medicare patients and 3,249 services. NPI 1689993644. 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 Lynda I. Gentchev, 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 Lynda I. Gentchev accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lynda I. Gentchev 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 Lynda I. Gentchev see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 779 Original Medicare patients and 3,249 services for Lynda I. Gentchev. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Lynda I. Gentchev's NPI number?
1689993644. 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 Lynda I. Gentchev, 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 patients779
Services billed to Medicare3,249
Different services or procedures21
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,275 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)887 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)279 services
  4. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)163 services
  5. Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)156 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%
  • Arthritis59%
  • Diabetes41%
  • Ischemic heart disease41%
  • COPD38%

Hospitals where Lynda I. Gentchev works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lynda I. Gentchev 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 Lynda I. Gentchev is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lynda I. Gentchev as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Integrated Regional Laboratories Pathology Services, LLC131 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Fort Walton Beach

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Walton Beach, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Integrated Regional Laboratories Pathology Services, LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1689993644
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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