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Nurse Practitioner

What does a general nursepractitioner do?

Nurse practitioners are advanced-practice registered nurses who assess, diagnose, and treat patients, and in many states prescribe independently.

When should you see one?

For primary and specialty care depending on their focus.

How to verify credentials

  • Check that their NPI taxonomy code matches 363L00000X
  • Verify their license is active with your state board of nursing
  • Confirm graduation from a accredited nurse practitioner program

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