Benjamin Sheppard, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Sheppard Nurse Practitioner
1699414722Is Benjamin Sheppard, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Benjamin Sheppard, NP has a trust score of 61/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Columbus. 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 Sheppard'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 Columbus, OH
Columbus has 3330 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 315 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Ohio nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Ohio Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
4
Years practicing
10
Avg in Columbus
3330
Nurse Practitioners in Columbus
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Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Sheppard's license is active and unrestricted with the Ohio 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 Benjamin Sheppard, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Benjamin Sheppard, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1699414722) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Ohio Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Benjamin Sheppard, NP?
Benjamin Sheppard, NP has approximately 4 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Columbus has about 10 years. There are 3330 nurse practitioners in Columbus, including 315 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Benjamin Sheppard, NP located?
Benjamin Sheppard, NP practices at Sheppard Nurse Practitioner, 815 W BROAD ST STE 200, Columbus, OH 43222. Phone: (614) 717-0822.
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 Ohio Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Sheppard'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
- 05/27/2022