Heather Lynn Tatum, ARNP
Heather Lynn Tatum is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Marianna, FL with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Heather Lynn Tatum, ARNP has been part of the Marianna medical community since 2009 in group practice. She has been in practice for 18+ years.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 20% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Uses generic medications more than 50% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4215 - E Kelson Ave, Marianna, FL 32446
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202370.19/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-13.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.23%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)
3.23% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.6%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
173
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,837
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $363k
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.
$192 received from industry
15 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Heather Lynn Tatum's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 2, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 511313
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Heather Lynn Tatum for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Marianna 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 Heather Lynn Tatum
NPI records show Dr. Tatum as active with telehealth listed in Marianna, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (850) 526-3434.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
4215 - E Kelson Ave, Marianna, FL 32446
Mailing Address
4215 - E Kelson Ave, Marianna, FL 32446
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