Benard Chessum, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chessum Nurse Practitioner
1265179519Is Benard Chessum, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Benard Chessum, NP has a trust score of 61/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Tacoma. At 4 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 Chessum'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
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma has 781 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 106 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Washington nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, whose public record covers license status, discipline, legal actions.
Peer Comparison
4
Years practicing
11
Avg in Tacoma
781
Nurse Practitioners in Tacoma
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Chessum's license is active and unrestricted with the Washington 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 Benard Chessum, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Benard Chessum, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1265179519) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Benard Chessum, NP?
Benard Chessum, NP has approximately 4 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Tacoma has about 11 years. There are 781 nurse practitioners in Tacoma, including 106 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Benard Chessum, NP located?
Benard Chessum, NP practices at Chessum Nurse Practitioner, 14821 18TH AVE E, Tacoma, WA 98445. Phone: (612) 406-0088.
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 Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, whose official record verifies license status, discipline, legal actions. Check Chessum'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
- Male
- NPI Since
- 05/18/2022