Betty Smart, NP
Smart Nurse Practitioner
1043626757Is Betty Smart, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Betty Smart, NP has a trust score of 77/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Hammond. With 12 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 Smart'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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- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Hammond, LA
Hammond has 201 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 19 focused on nurse practitioner. Louisiana nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
12
Years practicing
10
Avg in Hammond
201
Nurse Practitioners in Hammond
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Smart's license is active and unrestricted with the Louisiana 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 Betty Smart, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Betty Smart, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1043626757) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Betty Smart, NP?
Betty Smart, NP has approximately 12 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Hammond has about 10 years. There are 201 nurse practitioners in Hammond, including 19 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Betty Smart, NP located?
Betty Smart, NP practices at Smart Nurse Practitioner, 1900 S MORRISON BLVD, Hammond, LA 70403. Phone: (985) 230-5726.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Smart'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
- 07/02/2014