Casey Cortes, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Cortes Nurse Practitioner
1003649963Is Casey Cortes, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Casey Cortes, NP has a trust score of 52/100 — below average for Mission Viejo. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 2 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 Cortes'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 Mission Viejo, CA
Mission Viejo has 117 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 12 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. California nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
2
Years practicing
9
Avg in Mission Viejo
117
Nurse Practitioners in Mission Viejo
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Cortes's license is active and unrestricted with the California 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 Casey Cortes, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Casey Cortes, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1003649963) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Casey Cortes, NP?
Casey Cortes, NP has approximately 2 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Mission Viejo has about 9 years. There are 117 nurse practitioners in Mission Viejo, including 12 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Casey Cortes, NP located?
Casey Cortes, NP practices at Cortes Nurse Practitioner, 27401 LOS ALTOS STE 120, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. Phone: (562) 431-8822.
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 California Board of Registered Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Cortes'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
- 08/24/2024