Chinenye Chukwu, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chukwu Nurse Practitioner
1376275222Is Chinenye Chukwu, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Chinenye Chukwu, NP has a trust score of 61/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Columbia. At 4 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 Chukwu'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 Columbia, SC
Columbia has 1245 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 73 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. South Carolina nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the South Carolina Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
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Years practicing
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Nurse Practitioners in Columbia
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Before your appointment
- Confirm Chukwu's license is active and unrestricted with the South Carolina 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 Chinenye Chukwu, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Chinenye Chukwu, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1376275222) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the South Carolina Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Chinenye Chukwu, NP?
Chinenye Chukwu, NP has approximately 4 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Columbia has about 10 years. There are 1245 nurse practitioners in Columbia, including 73 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Chinenye Chukwu, NP located?
Chinenye Chukwu, NP practices at Chukwu Nurse Practitioner, 4500 8TH DIVISION RD, Columbia, SC 29207. Phone: (803) 528-2497.
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 South Carolina Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Chukwu'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
- 06/29/2022