Chiemezie Okonko, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Okonko Nurse Practitioner
1881247229Is Chiemezie Okonko, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Chiemezie Okonko, NP has a trust score of 67/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Inglewood. With 7 years of practice, they are relatively early in their career but past the initial 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 Okonko'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
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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Inglewood, CA
Inglewood has 82 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 7 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
7
Years practicing
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Avg in Inglewood
82
Nurse Practitioners in Inglewood
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Before your appointment
- Confirm Okonko'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 Chiemezie Okonko, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Chiemezie Okonko, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1881247229) 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 Chiemezie Okonko, NP?
Chiemezie Okonko, NP has approximately 7 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Inglewood has about 7 years. There are 82 nurse practitioners in Inglewood, including 12 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Chiemezie Okonko, NP located?
Chiemezie Okonko, NP practices at Okonko Nurse Practitioner, 719 STEPNEY ST, Inglewood, CA 90302. Phone: (310) 925-8412.
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 Okonko'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
- 07/23/2019