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Edit this profileBased 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. NPI 1508861634 identifies this record in the national registry.
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18364 CLARK ST
Tarzana, CA 91356
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.
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
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
The number on file is (818) 345-7122. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
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
Dr. Linden attended Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Linden has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
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.
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