Dequajia Cavaness, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Cavaness Nurse Practitioner
1780453928Is Dequajia Cavaness, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Dequajia Cavaness, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Corpus Christi. 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 Cavaness'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 Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi has 610 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice, and 28 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Texas nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Texas Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
3
Years practicing
8
Avg in Corpus Christi
610
Nurse Practitioners in Corpus Christi
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Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Cavaness's license is active and unrestricted with the Texas 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 Dequajia Cavaness, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Dequajia Cavaness, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1780453928) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Texas Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Dequajia Cavaness, NP?
Dequajia Cavaness, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Corpus Christi has about 8 years. There are 610 nurse practitioners in Corpus Christi, including 28 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Dequajia Cavaness, NP located?
Dequajia Cavaness, NP practices at Cavaness Nurse Practitioner, 1315 SANTA FE ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78404. Phone: (361) 887-9600.
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 Texas Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Cavaness'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
- 12/29/2023