Barbara Polk, NP
Polk Nurse Practitioner
1376503326Is Barbara Polk, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Barbara Polk, NP has a trust score of 93/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified nurse practitioners in St Louis Park, MN. With 20 years of practice, they are among the most experienced nurse practitioners in the area — well above the local average of 12 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 Polk'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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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in St Louis Park, MN
St Louis Park has 187 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 12 years in practice, and 55 focused on nurse practitioner. Minnesota nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Minnesota Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
20
Years practicing
12
Avg in St Louis Park
187
Nurse Practitioners in St Louis Park
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Polk's license is active and unrestricted with the Minnesota 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 Barbara Polk, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Barbara Polk, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1376503326) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Minnesota Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Barbara Polk, NP?
Barbara Polk, NP has approximately 20 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in St Louis Park has about 12 years. There are 187 nurse practitioners in St Louis Park, including 55 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Barbara Polk, NP located?
Barbara Polk, NP practices at Polk Nurse Practitioner, 1665 UTICA AVE S STE 100, St Louis Park, MN 55416. Phone: (952) 541-2500.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Minnesota Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Polk'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
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 03/24/2006