Linda Karen Berntsen Curtiss, RN, APRN, BC

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Linda Karen Berntsen Curtiss is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Walpole, MA with over 49 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 750-3169Walpole, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Linda Karen Berntsen Curtiss, RN, APRN, BC has practiced nursing for 49+ years, working in independent practice. She has been practicing since 2007 — over 49 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and depression (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 712 Nurse Practitioner providers in MASee all Nurse Practitioner in Walpole49+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 2184dNPPES updated 2020-05-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1350 Main St Ste 21, Walpole, MA 02081-1718

Fax: (508) 545-8134
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

86.3%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Massachusetts

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

Medicare Patients

15

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

12

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

227

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $45k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Depression.

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

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

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 · May 30, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 49 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Nurse PractitionerPsychiatric/Mental Health in WalpolePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

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Taxonomy: 363LP0808X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

58 Maple St, Sherborn, MA 01770-1023

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Linda Karen Berntsen Curtiss

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Linda Karen Berntsen Curtiss for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, depression management — no travel to Walpole 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 Linda Karen Berntsen Curtiss

Dr. Berntsen Curtiss is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Walpole, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 750-3169.

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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