Charles Linden, MD
NPI 1508861634 · Procedural Dermatology Physician · Tarzana, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Linden, MD is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider in Tarzana, CA (NPI 1508861634).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508861634
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Procedural Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G42744 (CA)
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
21 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
5,014 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,913 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 829 | $93 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 543 | $65 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 497 | $131 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 339 | $59 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 69 | 41 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 39 | 11 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 34 | 24 |
| Fluocinonide | 27 | 16 |
| Ketoconazole | 23 | 14 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 21 | 17 |
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 16 | — |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$34 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
- 2005-06-15
- Last updated
- 2025-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Linden's NPI number?
- Charles Linden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508861634, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Linden's specialty?
- Charles Linden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Procedural Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Linden located?
- Charles Linden's practice location on file with NPPES is 18364 Clark St, Tarzana, CA 91356-3502.
- What is Charles Linden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Linden is (818) 345-7122.
- Does Charles Linden accept Medicare?
- Charles Linden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Linden's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Linden's NPI (1508861634) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.