Carissa Nelson, NP
Nelson Nurse Practitioner
1316723562Is Carissa Nelson, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Carissa Nelson, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Brainerd. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 3 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 Nelson's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a family nurse practitioner?
Family nurse practitioners provide primary care across the lifespan — from children to seniors — including checkups, chronic-disease management, and preventive care.
When to see one: For whole-family primary care and ongoing health needs.
More about family nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Brainerd, MN
Brainerd has 47 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 25 focused on family nurse practitioner. Minnesota nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Minnesota Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
3
Years practicing
9
Avg in Brainerd
47
Nurse Practitioners in Brainerd
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Nelson's license is active and unrestricted with the Minnesota 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 Carissa Nelson, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Carissa Nelson, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1316723562) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Minnesota Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Carissa Nelson, NP?
Carissa Nelson, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Brainerd has about 9 years. There are 47 nurse practitioners in Brainerd, including 25 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Carissa Nelson, NP located?
Carissa Nelson, NP practices at Nelson Nurse Practitioner, 2024 S 6TH ST, Brainerd, MN 56401. Phone: (218) 828-2880.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Minnesota Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Nelson's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 09/05/2023