Linda Simwatachela, NP
NPI 1245847573 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Medford, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Linda Simwatachela, NP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Medford, MA (NPI 1245847573).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245847573
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2371987 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
226 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 119 | $119 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 107 | $64 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $64–$119 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lorazepam | 75 | 14 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 71 | 13 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 49 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 46 | — |
| Clonazepam | 43 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 37 | 11 |
| Lamotrigine | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-09-30
- Last updated
- 2024-12-13
- Certified
- 2024-12-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linda Simwatachela's NPI number?
- Linda Simwatachela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245847573, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Linda Simwatachela's specialty?
- Linda Simwatachela is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Linda Simwatachela located?
- Linda Simwatachela's practice location on file with NPPES is 26 City Hall Mall, Medford, MA 02155-4754.
- What is Linda Simwatachela's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Linda Simwatachela is (781) 306-5100.
- Does Linda Simwatachela accept Medicare?
- Linda Simwatachela is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Linda Simwatachela's NPI active?
- Yes — Linda Simwatachela's NPI (1245847573) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.