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Optometry

Linda S. Thomsen, OD

Sees patients in Atlantic, IA · Creston, IA · Iowa

Summary

Dr. Linda S. Thomsen, OD is an optometrist at 4 W 5th St, Atlantic, IA 50022. Phone: (712) 243-1965. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Linda S. Thomsen had 646 Original Medicare patients and 1,398 services. NPI 1699746719. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 4 W 5th St, Atlantic, IA 50022 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (712) 243‑1965
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Eye Care Associates of Co LLC
  • Optometry school: University Of Houston - College Of Optometry · graduated 1992 (34 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Linda S. Thomsen, 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. Thomsen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Linda S. Thomsen 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. Thomsen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 646 Original Medicare patients and 1,398 services for Linda S. Thomsen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Linda S. Thomsen's NPI number?
1699746719. 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. Thomsen, 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 patients646
Services billed to Medicare1,398
Different services or procedures18
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)444 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)244 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)181 services
  4. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)105 services
  5. Photography of the retina (92250)96 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 pressure71%
  • High cholesterol65%
  • Arthritis41%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Chronic kidney disease23%
  • Ischemic heart disease18%

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Eye Care Associates of Co LLC66 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Atlantic

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Atlantic, IA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Eye Care Associates of Co LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolUniversity Of Houston - College Of Optometry
Graduation year1992 (34 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1699746719
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Sources

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