Alison Gifford, NP
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Gifford Nurse Practitioner
1588174171Is Alison Gifford, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Alison Gifford, NP has a trust score of 71/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Chestertown. With 9 years of practice (below the area average of 10), they are relatively early in their career but past the initial years.
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 Gifford's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a primary care nurse practitioner?
Primary care NPs deliver first-contact, continuous, and comprehensive general health care.
When to see one: For general primary care and preventive health.
More about primary care nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Chestertown, MD
Chestertown has 22 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 4 focused on primary care nurse practitioner. Maryland nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Maryland Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
9
Years practicing
10
Avg in Chestertown
22
Nurse Practitioners in Chestertown
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Gifford's license is active and unrestricted with the Maryland 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 Alison Gifford, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Alison Gifford, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1588174171) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Maryland Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Alison Gifford, NP?
Alison Gifford, NP has approximately 9 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Chestertown has about 10 years. There are 22 nurse practitioners in Chestertown, including 4 with a primary care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Alison Gifford, NP located?
Alison Gifford, NP practices at Gifford Nurse Practitioner, 415 MORGNEC RD, Chestertown, MD 21620. Phone: (410) 778-1900.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Maryland Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Gifford'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
- Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 10/09/2017