Dale Poortenga, NP
Poortenga Nurse Practitioner
1265248504Is Dale Poortenga, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Dale Poortenga, NP has a trust score of 52/100 — below average for Hammond. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 2 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 Poortenga's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a family nurse practitioner?
Family nurse practitioners provide primary care across the lifespan — from children to seniors — including checkups, chronic-disease management, and preventive care.
When to see one: For whole-family primary care and ongoing health needs.
More about family nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Hammond, IN
Hammond has 38 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 24 focused on family nurse practitioner. Indiana nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Indiana State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
2
Years practicing
9
Avg in Hammond
38
Nurse Practitioners in Hammond
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Poortenga's license is active and unrestricted with the Indiana 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 Dale Poortenga, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Dale Poortenga, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1265248504) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Indiana State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Dale Poortenga, NP?
Dale Poortenga, NP has approximately 2 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Hammond has about 9 years. There are 38 nurse practitioners in Hammond, including 24 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Dale Poortenga, NP located?
Dale Poortenga, NP practices at Poortenga Nurse Practitioner, MIDWEST EXPRESS CLINIC, 31 SIBLEY ST STE A, Hammond, IN 46320. Phone: (219) 802-8800.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Indiana State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Poortenga's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Male
- NPI Since
- 12/10/2024