Tammy Hedspeth, NP
Tammy Hedspeth is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Nassawadox, VA with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Tammy Hedspeth, NP practices as part of a group family nurse practitioner practice in Nassawadox, VA. A Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine graduate since 2003, she brings 23+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 94.08/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 38% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 75% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
Eastern Shore Physicians and Surgeons 9524 Hospital Ave, Nassawadox, VA 23413
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 75% of doctors in Virginia on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.08/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
Better than 75% of MIPS-scored doctors in VirginiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.31%
Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)
1.31% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
760
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
817
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
11,683
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $972k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
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 (+1%) — 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 2003
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
23 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Education & Training
Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine (Class of 2003)
Mailing address
856 J Clyde Morris Blvd Suite a, Newport News, VA 23601-1318
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Tammy Hedspeth
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tammy Hedspeth for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Nassawadox 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 Tammy Hedspeth
NPI records show Dr. Hedspeth as active with telehealth listed in Nassawadox, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (757) 442-6600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Tammy Hedspeth
Practice Location
Eastern Shore Physicians and Surgeons 9524 Hospital Ave, Nassawadox, VA 23413
Mailing Address
856 J Clyde Morris Blvd Suite a, Newport News, VA 23601-1318
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