Dorothy Alford, NP
Alford Nurse Practitioner
1578058525Is Dorothy Alford, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Dorothy Alford, NP has a trust score of 69/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Los Angeles. With 8 years of practice (below the area average of 9), they are relatively early in their career but past the initial years.
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 Alford'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 Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles has 2963 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 1123 focused on family nurse practitioner. California nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
8
Years practicing
9
Avg in Los Angeles
2963
Nurse Practitioners in Los Angeles
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Alford's license is active and unrestricted with the California 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 Dorothy Alford, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Dorothy Alford, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1578058525) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Dorothy Alford, NP?
Dorothy Alford, NP has approximately 8 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Los Angeles has about 9 years. There are 2963 nurse practitioners in Los Angeles, including 1123 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Dorothy Alford, NP located?
Dorothy Alford, NP practices at Alford Nurse Practitioner, 3756 SANTA ROSALIA DR STE 320, Los Angeles, CA 90008. Phone: (323) 292-5600.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Alford's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 06/22/2018