Derek Terner, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Terner Nurse Practitioner
1235069352Is Derek Terner, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Derek Terner, NP has a trust score of 48/100 — below average for Battle Creek. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 0 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 Terner'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 Battle Creek, MI
Battle Creek has 159 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 13 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Michigan nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Michigan Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
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Years practicing
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Avg in Battle Creek
159
Nurse Practitioners in Battle Creek
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Before your appointment
- Confirm Terner's license is active and unrestricted with the Michigan 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 Derek Terner, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Derek Terner, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1235069352) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Michigan Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Derek Terner, NP?
Derek Terner, NP has approximately 0 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Battle Creek has about 10 years. There are 159 nurse practitioners in Battle Creek, including 13 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Derek Terner, NP located?
Derek Terner, NP practices at Terner Nurse Practitioner, 5500 ARMSTRONG RD, Battle Creek, MI 49037. Phone: (269) 966-5600.
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 Michigan Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Terner'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
- Male
- NPI Since
- 05/20/2026