Andrea Stearns, NP
Stearns Nurse Practitioner
1063256857Is Andrea Stearns, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Andrea Stearns, NP has a trust score of 52/100 — below average for Mount Vernon. 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 Stearns'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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Nurse practitioners in Mount Vernon, IL
Mount Vernon has 72 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 25 focused on nurse practitioner. Illinois nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
2
Years practicing
9
Avg in Mount Vernon
72
Nurse Practitioners in Mount Vernon
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Stearns's license is active and unrestricted with the Illinois 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 Stearns, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Andrea Stearns, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1063256857) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Andrea Stearns, NP?
Andrea Stearns, NP has approximately 2 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Mount Vernon has about 9 years. There are 72 nurse practitioners in Mount Vernon, including 25 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Andrea Stearns, NP located?
Andrea Stearns, NP practices at Stearns Nurse Practitioner, 4000 S WATER TOWER PL, Mount Vernon, IL 62864. Phone: (618) 246-2910.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Stearns's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 06/25/2024