Lucinda Lorene Hefner, APRN
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Lucinda Lorene Hefner is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Knoxville, TN with over 5 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lucinda Lorene Hefner, APRN has been part of the Knoxville medical community since 2020 in group practice. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and hypertension (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 · 814dNPPES updated 2024-03-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.7%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.9 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
28
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
125
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
571
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $83k
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.
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
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$164 received from industry
6 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 Lucinda Lorene Hefner's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 29, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
5 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
200 Tech Center Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912-2747
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Lucinda Lorene Hefner
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lucinda Lorene Hefner for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Knoxville 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 Lucinda Lorene Hefner
Dr. Hefner is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Knoxville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (865) 637-9711.
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 Lucinda Lorene Hefner
Practice Location
205 W Springdale Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917-5158
Mailing Address
200 Tech Center Dr, Knoxville, TN 37912-2747
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