Derickia Whitfield, NP
Whitfield Nurse Practitioner
1124837869Is Derickia Whitfield, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Derickia Whitfield, NP has a trust score of 50/100 — below average for Decatur. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 1 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 Whitfield'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 Decatur, GA
Decatur has 357 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 147 focused on family nurse practitioner. Georgia nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Georgia Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
1
Years practicing
10
Avg in Decatur
357
Nurse Practitioners in Decatur
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Whitfield's license is active and unrestricted with the Georgia 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 Derickia Whitfield, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Derickia Whitfield, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1124837869) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Georgia Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Derickia Whitfield, NP?
Derickia Whitfield, NP has approximately 1 year in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Decatur has about 10 years. There are 357 nurse practitioners in Decatur, including 147 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Derickia Whitfield, NP located?
Derickia Whitfield, NP practices at Whitfield Nurse Practitioner, 5243 SNAPFINGER WOODS DR STE 103, Decatur, GA 30035. Phone: (770) 981-3511.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Georgia Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Whitfield's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 01/07/2025