KRISTY RENEE HOUGHTON FNP
NPI 1023485190
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Bluff City, TN

NPI Status: Active since August 25, 2015

Contact Information

229 HIGHWAY 19 E
BLUFF CITY, TN
ZIP 37618
Phone: (423) 538-5116
Fax: (423) 538-3861

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Family
  • PECOS Enrolled

About KRISTY HOUGHTON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kristy Houghton, a provider established in Bluff City, Tennessee with a medical specialization in Nurse Practitioner, focusing in family . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1023485190 assigned on August 2015. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363LF0000X with license number 18887 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 7 years ago.

NPI
1023485190
Provider Name
KRISTY RENEE HOUGHTON FNP
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
229 HIGHWAY 19 E BLUFF CITY, TN 37618
Location Phone
(423) 538-5116
Location Fax
(423) 538-3861
Mailing Address
PO BOX 850 ROGERSVILLE, TN 37857
Mailing Phone
(423) 538-5116
Mailing Fax
(423) 538-3861
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-25-2015
Last Update Date
08-15-2019
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A nurse practitioner (NP) like Kristy Houghton is an experienced registered nurse with a master’s or doctoral degree and advanced clinical training. Nurse practitioners can work in many different specialties including primary care, pediatrics, cardiology, emergency, women’s health, oncology or geriatrics. Nurse practitioners provide services like physical exams, order laboratory tests, manage diseases, write prescriptions, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Nurse Practitioner Family

Taxonomy Code
363LF0000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
18887
License State
TN

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1363LF0000XPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Nurse Practitioner
Family

0024178048 (VA)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Kristy Houghton is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)

    Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress (HCPCS:E0260)

    2 DME suppliers used 24 Medicare Claims 25 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

    Standard wheelchair (HCPCS:K0001)

    1 DME suppliers used 52 Medicare Claims 55 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 15 minutes

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.

This service was performed 629 times for 154 patients

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 15 minutes

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.

This service was performed 85 times for 16 patients

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 25 minutes

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

This service was performed 672 times for 157 patients

Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 25 minutes

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

This service was performed 76 times for 14 patients

Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes

Nursing facility discharge management over 30 minutes is a comprehensive process where a healthcare team prepares you for leaving the facility. It involves creating a tailored plan, coordinating care, and ensuring a smooth transition to your next care setting.

This service was performed 58 times for 54 patients

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 37618 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $81.53
  • Minimum New Patient Price $52.64
  • Maximum New Patient Price $160.89
  • Average New Patient Copayment $20.38
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.16
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.22

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $93.6
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.72
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $131.41
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.4
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.18
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.85

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1023485190, we treat the final digit (0) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
0
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
0
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 2 → 4 4 → 8 5 → 10 → 1 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 0 + 4 + 3 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 60

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 60 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 60 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1023485190.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 7 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
229 HIGHWAY 19 E
BLUFF CITY, TN 37618
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
229 HIGHWAY 19 E
BLUFF CITY, TN 37618
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
229 HIGHWAY 19 E
BLUFF CITY, TN 37618
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
229 HIGHWAY 19 E
BLUFF CITY, TN 37618
Family Medicine
229 HIGHWAY 19 E
BLUFF CITY, TN 37618
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
229 HIGHWAY 19 E
BLUFF CITY, TN 37618
Family Medicine
229 HIGHWAY 19 E
BLUFF CITY, TN 37618

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1023485190, enumerated as an "individual" on August 25, 2015.

The provider is located at 229 HIGHWAY 19 E BLUFF CITY, TN 37618 and the phone number is (423) 538-5116.

Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363LF0000X and a focus in Family.