Lorrie Beckham Cooksey, APRN BC FNP
Lorrie Beckham Cooksey is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Savannah, TN with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lorrie Beckham Cooksey, APRN BC FNP has been part of the Savannah medical community since 2007 in independent practice. With 20+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Savannah area. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 20% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Uses generic medications more than 32% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Federal MIPS score higher than 96% of MIPS-scored doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 962dNPPES updated 2023-10-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
80 Lewis St, Savannah, TN 38372-3109
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 96% of doctors in Tennessee on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Tennessee avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 4% of MIPS-scored doctors in TennesseeHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.99%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)
4.99% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.4%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
126
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
234
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,190
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $828k
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — 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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — 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.
$325 received from industry
18 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 Lorrie Beckham Cooksey's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 4, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Lorrie Beckham Cooksey
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lorrie Beckham Cooksey for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Savannah 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 Lorrie Beckham Cooksey
Dr. Cooksey is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Savannah, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (731) 400-4889.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
80 Lewis St, Savannah, TN 38372-3109
Mailing Address
80 Lewis St, Savannah, TN 38372-3109
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