Brian Bernstein, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bernstein Nurse Practitioner
1447712443Is Brian Bernstein, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Brian Bernstein, NP has a trust score of 67/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Opelika. With 7 years of practice (below the area average of 9), 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 Bernstein'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 Opelika, AL
Opelika has 119 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 4 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Alabama nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Alabama Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
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Years practicing
9
Avg in Opelika
119
Nurse Practitioners in Opelika
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Before your appointment
- Confirm Bernstein's license is active and unrestricted with the Alabama 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 Brian Bernstein, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Brian Bernstein, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1447712443) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Alabama Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Brian Bernstein, NP?
Brian Bernstein, NP has approximately 7 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Opelika has about 9 years. There are 119 nurse practitioners in Opelika, including 4 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Brian Bernstein, NP located?
Brian Bernstein, NP practices at Bernstein Nurse Practitioner, 2740 VILLAGE PROFESSIONAL DR, Opelika, AL 36801. Phone: (334) 749-3411.
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 Alabama Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Bernstein'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
- 04/01/2019