Cathy Smyser, NP
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Smyser Nurse Practitioner
1467405167Is Cathy Smyser, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Cathy Smyser, NP has a trust score of 93/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified nurse practitioners in Glendale, AZ. With 20 years of practice, they are among the most experienced nurse practitioners in the area — well above the local average of 9 years.
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 Smyser's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a primary care nurse practitioner?
Primary care NPs deliver first-contact, continuous, and comprehensive general health care.
When to see one: For general primary care and preventive health.
More about primary care nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Glendale, AZ
Glendale has 411 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 8 focused on primary care nurse practitioner. Arizona nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
20
Years practicing
9
Avg in Glendale
411
Nurse Practitioners in Glendale
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Smyser's license is active and unrestricted with the Arizona 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 Cathy Smyser, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Cathy Smyser, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1467405167) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Arizona State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Cathy Smyser, NP?
Cathy Smyser, NP has approximately 20 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Glendale has about 9 years. There are 411 nurse practitioners in Glendale, including 8 with a primary care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Cathy Smyser, NP located?
Cathy Smyser, NP practices at Smyser Nurse Practitioner, 7200 W BELL RD, A-1, Glendale, AZ 85308. Phone: (623) 334-4000.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Arizona State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Smyser'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
- Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 05/17/2006