Chisom Okpara, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Okpara Nurse Practitioner
1831814342Is Chisom Okpara, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Chisom Okpara, NP has a trust score of 61/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Jackson. 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 Okpara'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 Jackson, TN
Jackson has 366 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 24 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Tennessee nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
4
Years practicing
10
Avg in Jackson
366
Nurse Practitioners in Jackson
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Okpara's license is active and unrestricted with the Tennessee 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 Chisom Okpara, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Chisom Okpara, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1831814342) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Tennessee Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Chisom Okpara, NP?
Chisom Okpara, NP has approximately 4 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Jackson has about 10 years. There are 366 nurse practitioners in Jackson, including 24 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Chisom Okpara, NP located?
Chisom Okpara, NP practices at Okpara Nurse Practitioner, 30 SANDSTONE CIR, Jackson, TN 38305. Phone: (731) 240-1695.
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 Tennessee Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Okpara'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
- 10/06/2022