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Infectious Disease

Linda K. Shipton, MD

Works at hospitals in Boston, MA · Cambridge, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Linda K. Shipton, MD (Infectious Disease) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Boston, MA and Cambridge, MA. NPI 1720026032. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Linda K. Shipton, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Infectious DiseasePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
26Years since medical school (graduated 2000)
University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Cambridge Public Health CommissionGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Linda K. Shipton work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Linda K. Shipton at 2 hospitals: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Cambridge Health Alliance. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Linda K. Shipton see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Everett, MA and Cambridge, MA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Linda K. Shipton's specialty?
Medicare lists Infectious Disease as the primary specialty.
Does Linda K. Shipton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Linda K. Shipton accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Linda K. Shipton offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Linda K. Shipton offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Linda K. Shipton?
(617) 389-6270, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Linda K. Shipton's NPI number?
1720026032. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Linda K. Shipton works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Linda K. Shipton at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Linda K. Shipton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Linda K. Shipton as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Cambridge Public Health Commission656 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other infectious disease doctors in Massachusetts

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Massachusetts — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine
Graduation year2000
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720026032
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  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