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DR. LINDA S ALTMAN M.D.
NPI 1851442362
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Philadelphia, PA

Active since January 13, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Feb 22, 2028
1601 WALNUT ST, SUITE 1418, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102(215) 546-5545 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 29, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Linda S Altman M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LINDA S ALTMAN M.D. (NPI 1851442362) is an individual psychiatry provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD026889E) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She has opted out of Medicare through February 22, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851442362
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. LINDA S ALTMANCredential: M.D.
Location Address1601 WALNUT ST, SUITE 1418Philadelphia, PA 19102-2944
Mailing Address1601 Walnut St, Suite 1418Philadelphia, PA 19102-2944 · (215) 546-5545
Phone(215) 546-5545
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 13, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 29, 2012
✔ NPI 1851442362 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD026889E
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
1601 WALNUT ST, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Linda S Altman M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from February 22, 2012 through February 22, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateFebruary 22, 2012
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughFebruary 22, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19102 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
$180.99 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $45.24 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$74.47 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

MERYL CLAUDIA TUCKER LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1601 WALNUT ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
Philadelphia County (908) 463-3886
MR. CHARLES H. BITTNER M.A., M.DIV., C.G.P.
Psychologist (Clinical)
1601 WALNUT ST, SUITE 1128
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
Philadelphia County (610) 246-9749
TERESA HARRINGTON LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1601 WALNUT ST, SUITE 608
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
Philadelphia County (215) 510-5554
2020DENTISTRY
Dentist
1601 WALNUT ST, SUITE 801
PHILA, PA 19102
Philadelphia County (215) 567-4949
DR. MARK B SNYDER D.M.D.
Dentist (Periodontics)
1601 WALNUT ST, SUITE 604
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
Philadelphia County (215) 564-4200
PEARL DENTAL LLC
Dentist
1601 WALNUT ST, SUITE 1111
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
Philadelphia County (215) 564-3830
JESSICA PAVELKA MS, LPC, NCC, RYT
Counselor (Professional)
1601 WALNUT ST, SUITE 1005
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
Philadelphia County (267) 551-1270
DR. LEONARD MEYER JENSEN DMD
Dentist (General Practice)
1601 WALNUT ST, SUITE 704 MED ARTS BLDG
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
Philadelphia County (215) 496-0481

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 Altman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Linda Altman is 1851442362. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 13, 2007.

Where is Linda Altman located?

Linda Altman practices at 1601 Walnut St Suite 1418, Philadelphia, PA 19102. The listed phone number is (215) 546-5545.

What is Linda Altman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Linda Altman enrolled in Medicare?

No. Linda Altman has opted out of Medicare through February 22, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Linda Altman was last updated on October 29, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.