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Catherine Tierney, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Tierney Nurse Practitioner

12111 DARNESTOWN RD, Gaithersburg, MD 20878(301) 926-302010 years practicing
73/100
Top Established
NPI1699127936

Is Catherine Tierney, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?

Catherine Tierney, NP has a trust score of 73/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Gaithersburg. With 10 years of practice (above the local average of 9), they have solid experience.

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 Tierney'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.

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Trust Verification

  • NPI Active
  • License Active
  • No Disciplinary Actions
  • Credentials Verified
  • Established Practice
  • Focus Verified

Nurse practitioners in Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg has 117 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 55 focused on family nurse practitioner. Maryland nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Maryland Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.

Peer Comparison

10

Years practicing

9

Avg in Gaithersburg

117

Nurse Practitioners in Gaithersburg

NP

Credential

Before your appointment

  • Confirm Tierney's license is active and unrestricted with the Maryland 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 Catherine Tierney, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?

Catherine Tierney, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1699127936) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Maryland Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.

How experienced is Catherine Tierney, NP?

Catherine Tierney, NP has approximately 10 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Gaithersburg has about 9 years. There are 117 nurse practitioners in Gaithersburg, including 55 with a family nurse practitioner focus.

Where is Catherine Tierney, NP located?

Catherine Tierney, NP practices at Tierney Nurse Practitioner, 12111 DARNESTOWN RD, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Phone: (301) 926-3020.

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License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Maryland Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Tierney's current standing at the source:

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Quick Facts

Focus
Family Nurse Practitioner
Credential
NP
Gender
Female
NPI Since
07/11/2016

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