Linda Cendales, M.D.
NPI 1396937561 · Plastic Surgery Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Linda Cendales, M.D. is a Plastic Surgery Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1396937561).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396937561
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Plastic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD036515 (DC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
350 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 | 80 | $90 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 41 | $123 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 36 | $15 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 32 | $28 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 32 | $116 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,038 across 5 records (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
- 2007-08-13
- Last updated
- 2014-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linda Cendales's NPI number?
- Linda Cendales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396937561, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Linda Cendales's specialty?
- Linda Cendales is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Plastic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Linda Cendales located?
- Linda Cendales's practice location on file with NPPES is 40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710-4000.
- What is Linda Cendales's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Linda Cendales is (919) 684-8111.
- Does Linda Cendales accept Medicare?
- Linda Cendales is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Linda Cendales's NPI active?
- Yes — Linda Cendales's NPI (1396937561) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.