Linda Ford, FNP-BC
NPI 1689116964 · Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist · Jena, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Linda Ford, FNP-BC is a Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider in Jena, LA (NPI 1689116964).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689116964
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Health Clinical Nurse SpecialistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP09074 (LA)
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 tenure33% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 111 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 233 | 35 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 217 | 39 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 136 | 26 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 135 | 27 |
| Losartan Potassium | 130 | 25 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 120 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$531 across 23 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
- 2016-11-17
- Last updated
- 2019-10-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linda Ford's NPI number?
- Linda Ford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689116964, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Linda Ford's specialty?
- Linda Ford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Linda Ford located?
- Linda Ford's practice location on file with NPPES is 11809 Highway 84 W, Jena, LA 71342-3703.
- What is Linda Ford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Linda Ford is (318) 992-4133.
- Does Linda Ford accept Medicare?
- Linda Ford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Linda Ford's NPI active?
- Yes — Linda Ford's NPI (1689116964) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.