Frances Ridenour, FNP
NPI 1528518339 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Longview, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frances Ridenour, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Longview, TX (NPI 1528518339).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528518339
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 818623 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
9 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
1,659 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 517 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 416 | $107 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 148 | $62 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 142 | $40 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 124 | $9 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Supervision of a Patient Receiving Medicare-Covered Services Provided By a Participating Home Health Agency (patient Not Present) Requiring Complex and Multidisciplinary Care Modalities Involving Regular Physician Or Allow |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 161 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 454 | 110 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 375 | 98 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 363 | 73 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 351 | 89 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 331 | 80 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 282 | 81 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$786 across 16 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
- 2016-10-05
- Last updated
- 2016-10-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frances Ridenour's NPI number?
- Frances Ridenour's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528518339, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frances Ridenour's specialty?
- Frances Ridenour is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Frances Ridenour located?
- Frances Ridenour's practice location on file with NPPES is 4002 Technology Ctr, Longview, TX 75605-2697.
- What is Frances Ridenour's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frances Ridenour is (903) 247-0484.
- Does Frances Ridenour accept Medicare?
- Frances Ridenour is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frances Ridenour's NPI active?
- Yes — Frances Ridenour's NPI (1528518339) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-10-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.