Philip A Linden, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Philip A Linden is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Cleveland, OH with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY
Philip a Linden, MD has been part of the Cleveland medical community since 2005 in group practice. He graduated from Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania in 1992 and has 34+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.48/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 20% of MIPS-scored doctors in Ohio
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1958dNPPES updated 2021-01-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202379.48/100
Ohio avg: 85.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
193
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
19
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
30
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$703 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Philip a Linden's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Board certified · Jan 12, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1992)
Mailing address
24701 Euclid Ave 3rd Floor, Euclid, OH 44117-1714
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Philip a Linden
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Philip a Linden for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Cleveland required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Philip a Linden
Dr. Linden is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cleveland, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (216) 844-5770.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Philip a Linden
Practice Location
11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106
Mailing Address
24701 Euclid Ave 3rd Floor, Euclid, OH 44117-1714
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