Crystal Porter, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Porter Nurse Practitioner
1245184605Is Crystal Porter, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Crystal Porter, NP has a trust score of 48/100 — below average for Florence. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 0 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 Porter'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 Florence, AL
Florence has 151 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 14 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Alabama nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Alabama Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
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Years practicing
9
Avg in Florence
151
Nurse Practitioners in Florence
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Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Porter's license is active and unrestricted with the Alabama 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 Crystal Porter, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Crystal Porter, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1245184605) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Alabama Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Crystal Porter, NP?
Crystal Porter, NP has approximately 0 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Florence has about 9 years. There are 151 nurse practitioners in Florence, including 14 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Crystal Porter, NP located?
Crystal Porter, NP practices at Porter Nurse Practitioner, 120 S LOCUST ST, Florence, AL 35630. Phone: (256) 320-7781.
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 Alabama Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Porter'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
- 02/23/2026