Deborah K Peterson, NP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Deborah K Peterson is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Fort Myers, FL with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(239) 343-9100Fort Myers, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across FL can see Deborah K Peterson, NP in person in Fort Myers or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 14 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 49% of reporting doctors in Florida
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 275 Nurse Practitioner providers in FLSee all Nurse Practitioner in Fort Myers14+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1655dNPPES updated 2021-11-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

9131 College Pointe Ct, Fort Myers, FL 33919-3245

Fax: (239) 343-9108
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.4%

Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Florida

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

341

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

802

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,900

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $432k

Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+6%)55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
30%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-5%)29%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Nov 9, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 14 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerAdult Health in Fort MyersPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LA2200X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 2147, Fort Myers, FL 33902-2147

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 501324

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Virtual Adult Health Care With Deborah K Peterson

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Deborah K Peterson for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fort Myers 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 Deborah K Peterson

Dr. Peterson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fort Myers, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (239) 343-9100.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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