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DR. LINDA CHERNOFF M.D.
NPI 1578655155
Anesthesiology in Smithtown, NY

Active since September 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
48 ROUTE 25A, SUITE 101, SMITHTOWN, NY 11787(631) 862-3413(631) 862-3604 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Linda Chernoff M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LINDA CHERNOFF M.D. (NPI 1578655155) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Smithtown, New York, licensed in New York (210808-1) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Catherine Of Siena Hospital Medical Center, and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578655155
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LINDA CHERNOFFCredential: M.D.
Location Address48 ROUTE 25A, SUITE 101Smithtown, NY 11787-1431
Mailing Address48 Route 25a, Suite 101Smithtown, NY 11787-1431 · (631) 862-3413 · Fax (631) 862-3604
Phone(631) 862-3413
Fax(631) 862-3604
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateSeptember 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1578655155 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 210808-1
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
48 ROUTE 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINH44815NY
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified7L8181NY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Linda Chernoff 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 ID143208439
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040713000163
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Linda Chernoff reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Office Based Anesthesia LLC
0.2 mi
Anesthesiology
50 ROUTE 25A
Smithtown, NY 11787
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 92 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407947617 (631) 862-3540
Suffolk Anesthesiology Associates, PC
0.2 mi
Anesthesiology
50 ROUTE 25A
Smithtown, NY 11787
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 101 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194826420 (631) 862-3540
Long Island Anesthesia Physicians LLP
16 mi
Anesthesiology
333 ROUTE 25A, SUITE 225
Rocky Point, NY 11778
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 233 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952387276 (631) 744-3671
New York University
35 mi
Specialist
9785 QUEENS BLVD
Rego Park, NY 11374
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,074 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669422879 (718) 261-9100

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840
Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Catherine Of Siena Hospital Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Smithtown, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number330401
Location50 Route 25ASmithtown, NY 11787 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

DR. VINEET GAMBHIR MD
Anesthesiology
48 ROUTE 25A, SUITE 101
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Suffolk County (631) 862-3413
DR. DORIS TAMAI D.O.
Anesthesiology
48 ROUTE 25A, SUITE 101
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Suffolk County (631) 862-3413
DR. CAROLYN TRUNCA PH.D.
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
48 ROUTE 25A, SUITE 205
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Suffolk County (631) 862-3620
MR. ZVI A ALPERN MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
48 ROUTE 25A, STE 307
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Suffolk County (631) 265-0062
JOSEPH R VITOLO MD PC
Surgery
48 ROUTE 25A, SUITE 308
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Suffolk County (631) 265-5544
DR. JEANY PIERRE-LOUIS M.D.
Anesthesiology
48 ROUTE 25A, SUITE 101
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Suffolk County (631) 862-3413
SOUTHWEST SUFFOLK MEDICAL, P.C.
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
48 ROUTE 25A
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Suffolk County (631) 862-3000
RAKESH B. PATEL PHYSICIAN PC
Specialist
48 ROUTE 25A, SUITE 103
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Suffolk County (631) 784-7373

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 Chernoff's NPI number?

The NPI number for Linda Chernoff is 1578655155. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2006.

Where is Linda Chernoff located?

Linda Chernoff practices at 48 Route 25A Suite 101, Smithtown, NY 11787. The listed phone number is (631) 862-3413.

What is Linda Chernoff's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Linda Chernoff enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Linda Chernoff 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Linda Chernoff's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Linda Chernoff reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Office Based Anesthesia LLC (Smithtown, NY), Suffolk Anesthesiology Associates, PC (Smithtown, NY), Long Island Anesthesia Physicians LLP (Rocky Point, NY) and New York University (Rego Park, NY). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Linda Chernoff's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Linda Chernoff accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list Linda Chernoff as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Linda Chernoff affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Linda Chernoff is affiliated with St Catherine Of Siena Hospital Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Linda Chernoff was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.