Dena Hinkle, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Hinkle Nurse Practitioner
1841753001Is Dena Hinkle, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Dena Hinkle, NP has a trust score of 67/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Vernon Hills. With 7 years of practice, 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 Hinkle'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 Vernon Hills, IL
Vernon Hills has 37 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 7 years in practice, and 3 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Illinois nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
7
Years practicing
7
Avg in Vernon Hills
37
Nurse Practitioners in Vernon Hills
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Hinkle's license is active and unrestricted with the Illinois 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 Dena Hinkle, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Dena Hinkle, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1841753001) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Dena Hinkle, NP?
Dena Hinkle, NP has approximately 7 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Vernon Hills has about 7 years. There are 37 nurse practitioners in Vernon Hills, including 3 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Dena Hinkle, NP located?
Dena Hinkle, NP practices at Hinkle Nurse Practitioner, 977 LAKEVIEW PKWY STE 170, Vernon Hills, IL 60061. Phone: (847) 367-1611.
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 Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Hinkle'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
- 04/12/2019