Joan Colette D'Cruz, APRN, BC
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Joan Colette D'Cruz is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Kingsport, TN with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Joan Colette D'Cruz, APRN, BC has been part of the Kingsport medical community since 2007 in independent practice. Trained at East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine (class of 2013), she has been practicing for over 13 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, depression, and anxiety (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 586dNPPES updated 2024-10-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1536 Bridgewater Ln Ste 103, Kingsport, TN 37660-4103
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.8%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
34
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
156
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,310
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $139k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
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, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
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
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$255 received from industry
12 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 Joan Colette D'Cruz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 14, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Education & Training
East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine (Class of 2013)
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Joan Colette D'Cruz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joan Colette D'Cruz for blood pressure monitoring, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Kingsport 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 Joan Colette D'Cruz
NPI records show Dr. D'Cruz as active with telehealth listed in Kingsport, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (423) 245-2406.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joan Colette D'Cruz
Practice Location
1536 Bridgewater Ln Ste 103, Kingsport, TN 37660-4103
Mailing Address
1536 Bridgewater Ln Ste 103, Kingsport, TN 37660-4103
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