Linda S Housewright, FNP
Linda S Housewright is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Bulls Gap, TN with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Linda S Housewright, FNP practices as part of a group family nurse practitioner practice in Bulls Gap, TN. She has been practicing since 2005 — over 33 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Uses generic medications more than 52% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1488dNPPES updated 2022-04-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
275 Highway 11 E, Bulls Gap, TN 37711-3417
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.54%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.6 pts)
4.54% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.9%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
55
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
322
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
11,002
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $827k
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$159 received from industry
3 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 Linda S Housewright's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 26, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
Po Box 8, Bulls Gap, TN 37711-0008
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Linda S Housewright
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Linda S Housewright for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Bulls Gap 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 S Housewright
Dr. Housewright is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bulls Gap, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (423) 393-4052.
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 Linda S Housewright
Practice Location
275 Highway 11 E, Bulls Gap, TN 37711-3417
Mailing Address
Po Box 8, Bulls Gap, TN 37711-0008
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