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DR. LINDA J PRESTON M.D.
NPI 1487636411
Family Medicine in Florence, MA

Active since November 16, 2005PECOS Enrolled
70 MAIN ST, NORTHAMPTON HEALTH CENTER, FLORENCE, MA 01062(413) 586-8400(413) 585-5435 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Linda J Preston M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. LINDA J PRESTON M.D. (NPI 1487636411) is an individual family medicine provider in Florence, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (157480) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,the, and is a graduate of University Of Massachusetts Medical School (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487636411
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LINDA J PRESTONCredential: M.D.
Location Address70 MAIN ST, NORTHAMPTON HEALTH CENTERFlorence, MA 01062-1466
Mailing Address70 Main St, Northampton Health CenterFlorence, MA 01062-1466 · (413) 586-8400 · Fax (413) 585-5435
Fax(413) 585-5435
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Massachusetts Medical SchoolGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateNovember 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1487636411 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in MA · 157480
Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

70 MAIN ST, Florence, MA 01062

Other Identifiers 7

Other157480MA · Tufts Health Plan
Other157480MA · Connecticare, Inc
Other36837MA · Health New England
Other5651683MA · Aetna/us Healthcare
Other710511MA · Harvard Pilgrim Health Pl
OtherJ19337MA · Blue Cross Blue Shield,ma
Medicaid3186580MA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Linda J Preston M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3971532276
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050808000253
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
246 services144 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
187 services110 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
155 services152 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
54 services29 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,the

Acute Care Hospitals · Northampton, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220015
Location30 Locust StreetNorthampton, MA 01060 · Hampshire County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01062 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$90.70 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$63.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
70 MAIN ST, NORTHAMPTON HEALTH CENTER
FLORENCE, MA 01062
Family Medicine
70 MAIN ST, NORTHAMPTON HEALTH CENTER
FLORENCE, MA 01062
Family Medicine
70 MAIN ST, NORTHAMPTON HEALTH CENTER
FLORENCE, MA 01062
Physician Assistant (Medical)
70 MAIN ST, NORTHAMPTON HEALTH CENTER
FLORENCE, MA 01062
Physical Therapist
70 MAIN ST, NORTHAMPTON HEALTH CENTER
FLORENCE, MA 01062
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
70 MAIN ST, NORTHAMPTON HEALTH CENTER
FLORENCE, MA 01062
Social Worker (Clinical)
70 MAIN ST, NORTHAMPTON HEALTH CENTER
FLORENCE, MA 01062
Family Medicine
70 MAIN ST
FLORENCE, MA 01062

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Linda Preston's NPI number?

The NPI number for Linda Preston is 1487636411. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 16, 2005.

Where is Linda Preston located?

Linda Preston practices at 70 Main St Northampton Health Center, Florence, MA 01062. The listed phone number is (413) 586-8400.

What is Linda Preston's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Linda Preston enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Linda Preston is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Linda Preston affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Linda Preston is affiliated with Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,the.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Linda Preston was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.