Courtney Kessel, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Kessel Nurse Practitioner
1538651237Is Courtney Kessel, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Courtney Kessel, NP has a trust score of 69/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Buffalo. With 8 years of practice (below the area average of 12), 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 Kessel'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 Buffalo, NY
Buffalo has 1118 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 12 years in practice, and 119 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. New York nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the New York State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
8
Years practicing
12
Avg in Buffalo
1118
Nurse Practitioners in Buffalo
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Kessel's license is active and unrestricted with the New York 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 Courtney Kessel, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Courtney Kessel, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1538651237) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the New York State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Courtney Kessel, NP?
Courtney Kessel, NP has approximately 8 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Buffalo has about 12 years. There are 1118 nurse practitioners in Buffalo, including 119 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Courtney Kessel, NP located?
Courtney Kessel, NP practices at Kessel Nurse Practitioner, 951 NIAGARA ST, Buffalo, NY 14213. Phone: (716) 884-0700.
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 New York State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Kessel'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
- 05/30/2018