Derrick Laughlin, NP
Laughlin Nurse Practitioner
1215706510Is Derrick Laughlin, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Derrick Laughlin, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Lafayette. 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 Laughlin's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a acute care nurse practitioner?
Acute care NPs manage complex, acutely ill patients, often in hospitals and specialty settings.
When to see one: Typically in hospital or specialty inpatient settings.
More about acute care nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Lafayette, LA
Lafayette has 587 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 20 focused on acute care nurse practitioner. Louisiana nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
3
Years practicing
10
Avg in Lafayette
587
Nurse Practitioners in Lafayette
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Laughlin's license is active and unrestricted with the Louisiana 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 Derrick Laughlin, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Derrick Laughlin, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1215706510) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Derrick Laughlin, NP?
Derrick Laughlin, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Lafayette has about 10 years. There are 587 nurse practitioners in Lafayette, including 20 with a acute care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Derrick Laughlin, NP located?
Derrick Laughlin, NP practices at Laughlin Nurse Practitioner, 4811 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY STE 401A, Lafayette, LA 70508. Phone: (337) 470-3040.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Laughlin's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Male
- NPI Since
- 12/27/2023