April Burgess, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Burgess Nurse Practitioner
1588125298Is April Burgess, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
April Burgess, NP has a trust score of 67/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Fort Walton Beach. With 7 years of practice (below the area average of 8), 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 Burgess'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
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- Established Practice
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Nurse practitioners in Fort Walton Beach, FL
Fort Walton Beach has 118 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice, and 11 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Florida nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Florida Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, discipline.
Peer Comparison
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Years practicing
8
Avg in Fort Walton Beach
118
Nurse Practitioners in Fort Walton Beach
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Before your appointment
- Confirm Burgess's license is active and unrestricted with the Florida 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 April Burgess, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
April Burgess, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1588125298) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Florida Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is April Burgess, NP?
April Burgess, NP has approximately 7 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Fort Walton Beach has about 8 years. There are 118 nurse practitioners in Fort Walton Beach, including 11 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is April Burgess, NP located?
April Burgess, NP practices at Burgess Nurse Practitioner, 137 HOSPITAL DR NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. Phone: (850) 833-7500.
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 Florida Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, discipline. Check Burgess'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
- Female
- NPI Since
- 03/26/2019