Barbara Simms, NP
Simms Nurse Practitioner
1184012874Is Barbara Simms, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Barbara Simms, NP has a trust score of 75/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Freeport. With 11 years of practice (above the local average of 10), they have solid experience.
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 Simms's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a family nurse practitioner?
Family nurse practitioners provide primary care across the lifespan — from children to seniors — including checkups, chronic-disease management, and preventive care.
When to see one: For whole-family primary care and ongoing health needs.
More about family nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Freeport, NY
Freeport has 54 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 27 focused on family nurse practitioner. New York nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the New York State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
11
Years practicing
10
Avg in Freeport
54
Nurse Practitioners in Freeport
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Simms's license is active and unrestricted with the New York 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 Simms, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Barbara Simms, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1184012874) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the New York State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Barbara Simms, NP?
Barbara Simms, NP has approximately 11 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Freeport has about 10 years. There are 54 nurse practitioners in Freeport, including 27 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Barbara Simms, NP located?
Barbara Simms, NP practices at Simms Nurse Practitioner, 378 W MERRICK RD, Freeport, NY 11520. Phone: (516) 378-0723.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the New York State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Simms's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 01/02/2015