D.J. Nelson, NP
Nelson Nurse Practitioner
1053715060Is D.J. Nelson, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
D.J. Nelson, NP has a trust score of 77/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Lakeland. With 12 years of practice (above the local average of 8), they have solid experience.
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 Nelson's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a general nurse practitioner?
Nurse practitioners are advanced-practice registered nurses who assess, diagnose, and treat patients, and in many states prescribe independently.
When to see one: For primary and specialty care depending on their focus.
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- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Lakeland, FL
Lakeland has 569 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice, and 114 focused on nurse practitioner. Florida nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Florida Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, discipline.
Peer Comparison
12
Years practicing
8
Avg in Lakeland
569
Nurse Practitioners in Lakeland
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Nelson's license is active and unrestricted with the Florida 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 D.J. Nelson, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
D.J. Nelson, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1053715060) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Florida Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is D.J. Nelson, NP?
D.J. Nelson, NP has approximately 12 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Lakeland has about 8 years. There are 569 nurse practitioners in Lakeland, including 114 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is D.J. Nelson, NP located?
D.J. Nelson, NP practices at Nelson Nurse Practitioner, 1420 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD BLDG B, Lakeland, FL 33805. Phone: (863) 680-7676.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Florida Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, discipline. Check Nelson's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 10/20/2014