Quick answers
- Does Linda M. Dansby accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Linda M. Dansby 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 M. Dansby see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 190 Original Medicare patients and 623 services for Linda M. Dansby. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Linda M. Dansby's NPI number?
- 1972518546. 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 M. Dansby, 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 | 190 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 623 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)205 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)148 services
- Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (90935)79 services
- Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)51 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)39 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes67%
- High cholesterol65%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Heart failure42%
Hospitals where Linda M. Dansby works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Linda M. Dansby 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.
- Russell Medical CenterAlexander City, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010065
- The East Alabama Healthcare AuthorityOpelika, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010029
Practice locations
Addresses where Linda M. Dansby is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 121 N 20th St, Suite 20aOpelika, AL 36801 (334) 749‑6523
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Linda M. Dansby as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hypertension and Nephrology9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Opelika
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Opelika, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hypertension and Nephrology
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972518546 |
| 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