Augustina Onwuka, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Onwuka Nurse Practitioner
1184458036Is Augustina Onwuka, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Augustina Onwuka, NP has a trust score of 52/100 — below average for Tinley Park. 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 Onwuka'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 Tinley Park, IL
Tinley Park has 73 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 7 years in practice, and 9 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
7
Avg in Tinley Park
73
Nurse Practitioners in Tinley Park
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Onwuka'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 Augustina Onwuka, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Augustina Onwuka, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1184458036) 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 Augustina Onwuka, NP?
Augustina Onwuka, NP has approximately 2 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Tinley Park has about 7 years. There are 73 nurse practitioners in Tinley Park, including 9 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Augustina Onwuka, NP located?
Augustina Onwuka, NP practices at Onwuka Nurse Practitioner, 8542 171ST PL, Tinley Park, IL 60487. Phone: (773) 817-1180.
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 Onwuka'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
- 08/30/2024