Bernardine Okpala, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Okpala Nurse Practitioner
1184284424Is Bernardine Okpala, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Bernardine Okpala, NP has a trust score of 67/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Bowie. With 7 years of practice (below the area average of 8), they are relatively early in their career but past the initial 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 Okpala'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 Bowie, MD
Bowie has 200 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice, and 71 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Maryland nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Maryland Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
7
Years practicing
8
Avg in Bowie
200
Nurse Practitioners in Bowie
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Okpala's license is active and unrestricted with the Maryland 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 Bernardine Okpala, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Bernardine Okpala, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1184284424) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Maryland Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Bernardine Okpala, NP?
Bernardine Okpala, NP has approximately 7 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Bowie has about 8 years. There are 200 nurse practitioners in Bowie, including 71 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Bernardine Okpala, NP located?
Bernardine Okpala, NP practices at Okpala Nurse Practitioner, 5412 RICHARDSONS ENDEAVOR DR, Bowie, MD 20720. Phone: (301) 256-6971.
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 Maryland Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Okpala'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
- 06/18/2019