Cara Darling, NP
Darling Nurse Practitioner
1881571057Is Cara Darling, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Cara Darling, NP has a trust score of 50/100 — below average for Tacoma. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 1 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 Darling'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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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma has 781 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 189 focused on nurse practitioner. Washington nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, whose public record covers license status, discipline, legal actions.
Peer Comparison
1
Years practicing
11
Avg in Tacoma
781
Nurse Practitioners in Tacoma
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Darling's license is active and unrestricted with the Washington 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 Cara Darling, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Cara Darling, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1881571057) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Cara Darling, NP?
Cara Darling, NP has approximately 1 year in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Tacoma has about 11 years. There are 781 nurse practitioners in Tacoma, including 189 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Cara Darling, NP located?
Cara Darling, NP practices at Darling Nurse Practitioner, PO BOX 5299, Tacoma, WA 98415. Phone: (253) 403-1000.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, whose official record verifies license status, discipline, legal actions. Check Darling'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
- 08/19/2025