Candace Benford, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Benford Nurse Practitioner
1679205140Is Candace Benford, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Candace Benford, NP has a trust score of 61/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Saint Louis. 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 Benford'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 Saint Louis, MO
Saint Louis has 2662 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 117 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Missouri nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Missouri State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
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Years practicing
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Avg in Saint Louis
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Nurse Practitioners in Saint Louis
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Before your appointment
- Confirm Benford's license is active and unrestricted with the Missouri 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 Candace Benford, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Candace Benford, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1679205140) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Missouri State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Candace Benford, NP?
Candace Benford, NP has approximately 4 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Saint Louis has about 11 years. There are 2662 nurse practitioners in Saint Louis, including 117 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Candace Benford, NP located?
Candace Benford, NP practices at Benford Nurse Practitioner, 3009 N BALLAS RD, DEPT PSYCHIATRY, STE 141A, Saint Louis, MO 63131. Phone: (314) 286-1700.
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 Missouri State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Benford'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
- 06/24/2022