Antonio Hernandez-Silva, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Hernandez-Silva Nurse Practitioner
1073371951Is Antonio Hernandez-Silva, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Antonio Hernandez-Silva, NP has a trust score of 52/100 — below average for Elgin. 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 Hernandez-Silva'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 Elgin, IL
Elgin has 180 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice, and 12 focused on psychiatric/mental health 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
8
Avg in Elgin
180
Nurse Practitioners in Elgin
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Hernandez-Silva'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 Antonio Hernandez-Silva, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Antonio Hernandez-Silva, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1073371951) 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 Antonio Hernandez-Silva, NP?
Antonio Hernandez-Silva, NP has approximately 2 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Elgin has about 8 years. There are 180 nurse practitioners in Elgin, including 12 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Antonio Hernandez-Silva, NP located?
Antonio Hernandez-Silva, NP practices at Hernandez-Silva Nurse Practitioner, 2050 LARKIN AVE, Elgin, IL 60123. Phone: (847) 697-2400.
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 Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Hernandez-Silva'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
- Male
- NPI Since
- 03/06/2024