Amber Nelson, NP
Nelson Nurse Practitioner
1174497432Is Amber Nelson, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Amber Nelson, NP has a trust score of 50/100 — below average for Knoxville. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 1 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 Nelson's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a family nurse practitioner?
Family nurse practitioners provide primary care across the lifespan — from children to seniors — including checkups, chronic-disease management, and preventive care.
When to see one: For whole-family primary care and ongoing health needs.
More about family nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville has 1478 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 730 focused on family nurse practitioner. Tennessee nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
1
Years practicing
11
Avg in Knoxville
1478
Nurse Practitioners in Knoxville
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Nelson's license is active and unrestricted with the Tennessee 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 Amber Nelson, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Amber Nelson, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1174497432) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Tennessee Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Amber Nelson, NP?
Amber Nelson, NP has approximately 1 year in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Knoxville has about 11 years. There are 1478 nurse practitioners in Knoxville, including 730 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Amber Nelson, NP located?
Amber Nelson, NP practices at Nelson Nurse Practitioner, 4206 CHAPMAN HWY, Knoxville, TN 37920. Phone: (865) 345-3514.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Nelson's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 09/30/2025