Linda Croad, MD
NPI 1548331457 · Infectious Disease Physician · Panorama City, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Linda Croad, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Panorama City, CA (NPI 1548331457).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548331457
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G35243 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,386 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 216 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 149 | $99 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 147 | $8 |
| Liver Function Blood Test Panel80076 | 140 | $8 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 100 | $101 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 80 | $10 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 198 | 65 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 139 | 39 |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 129 | 12 |
| Gabapentin | 123 | 30 |
| Metformin Hcl | 95 | 33 |
| Losartan Potassium | 72 | 22 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$106 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
- 2006-11-13
- Last updated
- 2021-12-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linda Croad's NPI number?
- Linda Croad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548331457, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Linda Croad's specialty?
- Linda Croad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Linda Croad located?
- Linda Croad's practice location on file with NPPES is 13652 Cantara St, Panorama City, CA 91402-5423.
- What is Linda Croad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Linda Croad is (818) 375-2000.
- Does Linda Croad accept Medicare?
- Linda Croad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Linda Croad's NPI active?
- Yes — Linda Croad's NPI (1548331457) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.