Quick answers
- Does Linda K. Bernard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Linda K. Bernard 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 K. Bernard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 442 Original Medicare patients and 1,687 services for Linda K. Bernard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Linda K. Bernard's NPI number?
- 1730508144. 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 K. Bernard, 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 patients | 442 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,687 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)1,015 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)263 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)145 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)61 services
- Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) (90962)58 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Ischemic heart disease67%
- Heart failure67%
- Diabetes63%
Hospitals where Linda K. Bernard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Linda K. Bernard 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.
- AdventHealth North PinellasTarpon Springs, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100055
- AdventHealth TampaTampa, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100173
- HCA Florida Trinity HospitalTrinity, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100191
- Morton Plant HospitalClearwater, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100127
- Morton Plant North Bay HospitalNew Port Richey, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100063
Practice locations
Addresses where Linda K. Bernard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 14134 Nephron LnHudson, FL 34667 (727) 863‑5418
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Linda K. Bernard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- National Kidney Partners LLP66 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Hudson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hudson, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in National Kidney Partners LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730508144 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians