Physician Profile
Charles E. Linden, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Linden
Based in Tarzana, CA, Charles E. Linden, MD is listed in the NPI registry under mohs surgery / dermatologic surgery. Charles graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1979. Charles is also listed as specializing in dermatology. According to Medicare claims data, Charles cared for 2,427 Medicare patients across 5,014 services. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (818) 345-7122
- Email not available
Practice Locations
18364 CLARK ST
Tarzana, CA 91356
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,014 services · 2,427 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
1,913 | More often than most peers in Mohs Surgery / Dermatologic… |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
543 | More often than most peers in Mohs Surgery / Dermatologic… |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
176 | As often as other peers in Mohs Surgery / Dermatologic… |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
124 | As often as other peers in Mohs Surgery / Dermatologic… |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
63 | As often as other peers in Mohs Surgery / Dermatologic… |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
44 | As often as other peers in Mohs Surgery / Dermatologic… |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
40 | As often as other peers in Mohs Surgery / Dermatologic… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
829 | More often than most peers in Mohs Surgery / Dermatologic… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
497 | More often than most peers in Mohs Surgery / Dermatologic… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
339 | More than most peers in Mohs Surgery / Dermatologic… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other mohs surgery / dermatologic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Medical College of Wisconsin 2
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1979 at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Linden's specialty?
Dr. Linden is a mohs surgery / dermatologic surgeon in Tarzana, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Mohs Surgery / Dermatologic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Linden?
Dr. Linden is listed at 18364 Clark St, Tarzana, CA 91356. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Linden?
The number on file is (818) 345-7122. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Linden's NPI number?
Dr. Linden's National Provider Identifier is 1508861634. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Linden's medical education?
Dr. Linden attended Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Linden been practicing?
Dr. Linden has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Linden known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Linden performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Linden confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Linden. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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