Alaina Duplechain, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Duplechain Nurse Practitioner
1215770730Is Alaina Duplechain, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Alaina Duplechain, NP has a trust score of 52/100 — below average for Metairie. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 2 years of practice, they are early in their career.
The most important verification step for any nurse practitioner is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Duplechain's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a psych/mental health nurse practitioner?
Psychiatric-mental health NPs (PMHNPs) diagnose and treat mental health conditions, including medication management and therapy.
When to see one: For depression, anxiety, ADHD, or psychiatric medication management.
More about psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Metairie, LA
Metairie has 242 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 18 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Louisiana nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
2
Years practicing
9
Avg in Metairie
242
Nurse Practitioners in Metairie
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Duplechain's license is active and unrestricted with the Louisiana board of nursing (link on this page).
- Ask whether they practice independently or under a collaborative agreement — scope varies by state.
- Confirm they can prescribe what you may need, including any controlled medications, in your state.
- Describe your health goal and ask whether they handle it directly or coordinate with a physician.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and typical appointment length.
Frequently asked questions
Is Alaina Duplechain, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Alaina Duplechain, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1215770730) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Alaina Duplechain, NP?
Alaina Duplechain, NP has approximately 2 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Metairie has about 9 years. There are 242 nurse practitioners in Metairie, including 18 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Alaina Duplechain, NP located?
Alaina Duplechain, NP practices at Duplechain Nurse Practitioner, 3212 48TH ST, Metairie, LA 70001. Phone: (504) 914-9132.
Related reading
Choosing a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
PMHNPs are a growing option for mental-health medication management.
Can Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Medication?
In most states NPs can prescribe, including many controlled substances.
How to Verify an NP's License
Confirming an active license and clean record is a smart first step.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Duplechain's current standing at the source:
Look up on the state boardWe link to the official board rather than republishing discipline records, so you always see the most current, authoritative status.
Quick Facts
- Focus
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 06/13/2024