Dawn Heckman, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Heckman Nurse Practitioner
1205600228Is Dawn Heckman, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Dawn Heckman, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Dunedin. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 3 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 Heckman'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 Dunedin, FL
Dunedin has 47 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 2 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Florida nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Florida Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, discipline.
Peer Comparison
3
Years practicing
11
Avg in Dunedin
47
Nurse Practitioners in Dunedin
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Heckman'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 Dawn Heckman, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Dawn Heckman, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1205600228) 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 Dawn Heckman, NP?
Dawn Heckman, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Dunedin has about 11 years. There are 47 nurse practitioners in Dunedin, including 2 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Dawn Heckman, NP located?
Dawn Heckman, NP practices at Heckman Nurse Practitioner, 3397 CLARINE WAY E, Dunedin, FL 34698. Phone: (201) 679-8689.
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 Florida Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, discipline. Check Heckman'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
- 11/09/2023