Dr Linda Johnson, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Jackson, MS

Dr Linda Johnson, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Jackson, Mississippi. She went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Central Mississippi Civic Improvement Association, Inc and her current practice location is 3502 W Northside Dr, Jackson, Mississippi. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 362-5321.

Dr Linda Johnson is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 478) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1417991985.

Contact Information

Dr Linda Johnson, OD
3502 W Northside Dr,
Jackson, MS 39213-4454
(601) 362-5321
(601) 364-2600



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Linda Johnson
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience46 Years
Location3502 W Northside Dr, Jackson, Mississippi
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Linda Johnson attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417991985
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/21/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951488022
  • Enrollment ID: I20080414000589

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Linda Johnson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417991985NPI-NPPES
00087883MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 478 (Mississippi)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Central Mississippi Civic Improvement Association, Inc418353323548

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Provider NameCentral Mississippi Civic Improvement Association, Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134151442
PECOS PAC ID: 4183533235
Enrollment ID: O20040128000125

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Linda Johnson, OD
3502 W Northside Dr,
Jackson, MS 39213-4454

Ph: (601) 362-5321
Dr Linda Johnson, OD
3502 W Northside Dr,
Jackson, MS 39213-4454

Ph: (601) 362-5321

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