Kristy Houghton, FNP
NPI 1023485190 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Bluff City, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristy Houghton, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Bluff City, TN (NPI 1023485190).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023485190
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0024178048 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,073 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 595 | $84 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 294 | $58 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 125 | $84 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 32 | $58 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 14 | $65 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 85 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 207 | 18 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 197 | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 184 | 11 |
| Memantine Hcl | 178 | 12 |
| Potassium Chloride | 166 | 12 |
| Omeprazole | 164 | 16 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 163 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$763 across 9 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-08-25
- Last updated
- 2019-08-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristy Houghton's NPI number?
- Kristy Houghton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023485190, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristy Houghton's specialty?
- Kristy Houghton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kristy Houghton located?
- Kristy Houghton's practice location on file with NPPES is 229 Highway 19 E, Bluff City, TN 37618-1865.
- What is Kristy Houghton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristy Houghton is (423) 538-5116.
- Does Kristy Houghton accept Medicare?
- Kristy Houghton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristy Houghton's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristy Houghton's NPI (1023485190) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.