Andrea Benefield, NP
Benefield Nurse Practitioner
1578122180Is Andrea Benefield, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Andrea Benefield, NP has a trust score of 67/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Slidell. With 7 years of practice (below the area average of 9), 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 Benefield's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a general nurse practitioner?
Nurse practitioners are advanced-practice registered nurses who assess, diagnose, and treat patients, and in many states prescribe independently.
When to see one: For primary and specialty care depending on their focus.
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- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Slidell, LA
Slidell has 173 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 23 focused on 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
7
Years practicing
9
Avg in Slidell
173
Nurse Practitioners in Slidell
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Benefield'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 Andrea Benefield, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Andrea Benefield, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1578122180) 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 Andrea Benefield, NP?
Andrea Benefield, NP has approximately 7 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Slidell has about 9 years. There are 173 nurse practitioners in Slidell, including 23 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Andrea Benefield, NP located?
Andrea Benefield, NP practices at Benefield Nurse Practitioner, 1001 GAUSE BLVD, Slidell, LA 70458. Phone: (985) 280-8607.
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 Benefield'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
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 06/07/2019