2026 NPPES data Community Health Registered Nurse NPI 1497977219 NP
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LINDA MCINTOSH, NP

Community Health Registered Nurse in GRASS VALLEY, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 433 beneficiaries · Community Health Registered Nurse avg: 918
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$34.9
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LINDA MCINTOSH, NP filed 2,579 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Community Health Registered Nurse in GRASS VALLEY, California, prescribing 92% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
$34.9
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

LINDA MCINTOSH, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,579 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about LINDA MCINTOSH, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/02/2007

NPI 1497977219

Primary specialty

Community Health Registered Nurse

Mid-sized

7,585 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,579 181% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 918

Specialty distribution in California

How Community Health Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Community Health Registered Nurse share within California

1. Community Health Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Community Health Registered Nurse share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Community Health Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Community Health Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Community Health Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Community Health Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

LINDA MCINTOSH, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Community Health Registered Nurse provider holding NP credentials at 140 LITTON DR STE 120, GRASS VALLEY, CA, 95945, with a listed phone of (530) 272-9770. NPI 1497977219 was issued on 05/02/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MCINTOSH most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,579 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 433 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $146K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Community Health Registered Nurse is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,585 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 918 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

140 LITTON DR STE 120
GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945

Provider Details

NPI 1497977219
Specialty Community Health Registered Nurse
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/02/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LINDA MCINTOSH, NP bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SIERRA NEVADA PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS A MEDICAL CORPORATION
GRASS VALLEY, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for LINDA MCINTOSH, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$35

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LINDA MCINTOSH, NP. To verify LINDA MCINTOSH, NP's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

LINDA MCINTOSH, NP — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 2,579 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,579
Total Claims
$146K
Total Drug Cost
433
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,674
Total Day Supply
163,128
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$93K
Generic Drug Cost
$52K
Opioid Claims
204 (7.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
116

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.81
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 211, 75-84: 151, 85+: 49

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What LINDA MCINTOSH, NP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Lisinopril
183
Atorvastatin Calcium
160
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
137
Levothyroxine Sodium
134
Amlodipine Besylate
98
Simvastatin
80
Tamsulosin Hcl
63
Alendronate Sodium
62
Omeprazole
59
Hydrochlorothiazide
57

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Community Health Registered Nurse Overview

How LINDA MCINTOSH, NP fits within the Community Health Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

7,585
Community Health Registered Nurse Providers in US
53
States with Community Health Registered Nurse
918
Avg Claims per Provider

LINDA MCINTOSH, NP's 2,579 claims are above the specialty average of 918.

Nearby Community Health Registered Nurse Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MCINTOSH.

Compare Community Health Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LINDA MCINTOSH, NP's specialty?
LINDA MCINTOSH, NP specializes in Community Health Registered Nurse and practices in GRASS VALLEY, California. Credentials: NP.
How much does LINDA MCINTOSH, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LINDA MCINTOSH, NP wrote 2,579 Medicare Part D claims totaling $146K in drug costs for 433 beneficiaries.
Where is LINDA MCINTOSH, NP located?
LINDA MCINTOSH, NP is located at 140 LITTON DR STE 120, GRASS VALLEY, CA, 95945. Phone: (530) 272-9770.
What is LINDA MCINTOSH, NP's NPI number?
LINDA MCINTOSH, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497977219, issued on 05/02/2007.
Does LINDA MCINTOSH, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LINDA MCINTOSH, NP's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $93K in brand drug costs.
Does LINDA MCINTOSH, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, LINDA MCINTOSH, NP had 204 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.9%.
How many Community Health Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 7,585 Community Health Registered Nurse providers across 53 states in the US. The average Community Health Registered Nurse provider writes 918 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LINDA MCINTOSH, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LINDA MCINTOSH, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LINDA MCINTOSH, NP accept Medicare?
LINDA MCINTOSH, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,579 Part D claims and 433 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LINDA MCINTOSH, NP's credentials?
LINDA MCINTOSH, NP's NPI is 1497977219 with credentials NP. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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