Heather E Cummins, APN

Family Nurse Practitioner

Heather E Cummins is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Lenoir City, TN with over 11 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(865) 286-9977Lenoir City, TN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Heather E Cummins, APN has been part of the Lenoir City medical community since 2015 in group practice. She graduated from Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department in 2015 and has 11+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 663 Nurse Practitioner providers in TNSee all Nurse Practitioner in Lenoir City11+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 1101dNPPES updated 2023-05-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

501 Adesa Blvd, Lenoir City, TN 37771-6725

Fax: (865) 286-9967
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+3%)52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+11%)45%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)34%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
31%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

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

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. Graduated medical school · 2015

    Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department

  2. Board certified · May 17, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 11 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Education & Training

Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department (Class of 2015)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

131 Saundersville Rd Ste 160, Hendersonville, TN 37075-8903

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Heather E Cummins

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Heather E Cummins for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lenoir City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Heather E Cummins

Dr. Cummins is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lenoir City, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (865) 286-9977.

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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