Doctor Profile

Mental Health · Psychiatry

Janet Linton

MD · Psychiatry · University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
2204 LAKESHORE DR
SUITE 170
Birmingham, AL 35209
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 41+ Years Practicing
508
Medicare Patients / yr
3
Procedures Billed
41
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Linton

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Alabama, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Linton is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 35209, AL — the Psychiatry's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Linton Does

Dr. Linton served 508 Medicare patients across 2,922 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 157% above the average Psychiatry in Alabama (198 patients across 205 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)2,549188
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)200169
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)173151

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Linton billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Linton is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Mobile Infirmary Medical Center

Mobile, AL
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

North Baldwin Infirmary

Bay Minette, AL
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Linton practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Linton offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 2204 LAKESHORE DR, SUITE 170, Birmingham, AL 35209
Phone:

Area Safety Grade

D

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

22 min

Average commute time in this zip · 85% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

77.3322

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Mental Health Doctors near 35209, AL

If Dr. Linton isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest mental health doctors near 35209, AL:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Elizabeth FergusonPsychiatry<1 mi
Robert M. Pitts, Jr.Clinical Psychologist16<1 mi
Lorne H. DannClinical Psychologist<1 mi
Mollie K. ThomasClinical Psychologist<1 mi
William H. SmithClinical Psychologist<1 mi
Kimberly L. McwilliamsPsychiatry<1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Linton takes three steps:

  • Verify network status. Medicare Advantage plans each have their own provider networks. The same doctor may be in-network for one plan and out-of-network for another. Compare all Medicare plans near 35209, AL →
  • Confirm directly with the office. Call Dr. Linton's office at to verify they're accepting new patients and which plans they currently accept. Use our printable question list →
  • Check enrollment windows. You can only switch Medicare plans during specific periods. Missing a deadline can cost you a year of coverage. Review enrollment dates →
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Janet Linton: Common Questions

Does Dr. Linton accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Linton is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Linton depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 35209, AL →
Where is Dr. Linton's office?
Dr. Linton practices at 2204 LAKESHORE DR, SUITE 170, Birmingham, AL 35209. Phone: .
What Medicare plans does Dr. Linton accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 35209, AL to see available options.
Does Dr. Linton offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Linton as offering telehealth. Call the office at to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Linton?
Dr. Linton graduated in 1985 and has been practicing for approximately 41 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Linton treated 508 Medicare patients across 3 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Linton is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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