Arlene Garcia, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Garcia Nurse Practitioner
1700421989Is Arlene Garcia, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Arlene Garcia, NP has a trust score of 67/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Alexandria. 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 Garcia'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 Alexandria, VA
Alexandria has 371 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 31 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Virginia nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Virginia Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
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Years practicing
9
Avg in Alexandria
371
Nurse Practitioners in Alexandria
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Before your appointment
- Confirm Garcia's license is active and unrestricted with the Virginia 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 Arlene Garcia, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Arlene Garcia, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1700421989) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Virginia Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Arlene Garcia, NP?
Arlene Garcia, NP has approximately 7 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Alexandria has about 9 years. There are 371 nurse practitioners in Alexandria, including 31 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Arlene Garcia, NP located?
Arlene Garcia, NP practices at Garcia Nurse Practitioner, 6355 WALKER LN STE 313, Alexandria, VA 22310. Phone: (703) 313-9111.
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 Virginia Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Garcia'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
- 11/12/2019