Desiree Sims, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Sims Nurse Practitioner
1285941740Is Desiree Sims, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Desiree Sims, NP has a trust score of 85/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified nurse practitioners in Milwaukee, WI. With 16 years of practice (above the local average of 11), they have solid experience.
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 Sims'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 Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee has 1837 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 90 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Wisconsin nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
16
Years practicing
11
Avg in Milwaukee
1837
Nurse Practitioners in Milwaukee
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Sims's license is active and unrestricted with the Wisconsin 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 Desiree Sims, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Desiree Sims, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1285941740) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Desiree Sims, NP?
Desiree Sims, NP has approximately 16 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Milwaukee has about 11 years. There are 1837 nurse practitioners in Milwaukee, including 90 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Desiree Sims, NP located?
Desiree Sims, NP practices at Sims Nurse Practitioner, 6200 W CENTER ST, Milwaukee, WI 53210. Phone: (414) 444-8670.
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 Wisconsin Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Sims'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
- 09/07/2010