Dorcas Achieng, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Achieng Nurse Practitioner
1346186673Is Dorcas Achieng, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Dorcas Achieng, NP has a trust score of 48/100 — below average for Downers Grove. 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 Achieng'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 Downers Grove, IL
Downers Grove has 183 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 26 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Illinois nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
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Years practicing
10
Avg in Downers Grove
183
Nurse Practitioners in Downers Grove
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Before your appointment
- Confirm Achieng's license is active and unrestricted with the Illinois 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 Dorcas Achieng, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Dorcas Achieng, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1346186673) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Dorcas Achieng, NP?
Dorcas Achieng, NP has approximately 0 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Downers Grove has about 10 years. There are 183 nurse practitioners in Downers Grove, including 26 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Dorcas Achieng, NP located?
Dorcas Achieng, NP practices at Achieng Nurse Practitioner, 3005 HIGHLAND PKWY STE 700, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Phone: (866) 619-6268.
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 Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Achieng'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
- 04/28/2026