Laurine Porter Jones, FNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Laurine Porter Jones is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Waycross, GA with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Laurine Porter Jones, FNP has been part of the Waycross medical community since 2017 in group practice. She has been in practice for 9+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 220dNPPES updated 2025-10-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.8%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in GeorgiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
43
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
108
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,824
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $196k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
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, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$392 received from industry
9 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 Laurine Porter Jones's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 14, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
606 Sargeant St, Waycross, GA 31501-6353
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Laurine Porter Jones
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Laurine Porter Jones for blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Waycross 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 Laurine Porter Jones
Dr. Jones is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Waycross, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (912) 449-7100.
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 Laurine Porter Jones
Practice Location
1007 Mary St, Waycross, GA 31503-3823
Mailing Address
606 Sargeant St, Waycross, GA 31501-6353
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