Dorothy Zirkle, NP
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Zirkle Nurse Practitioner
1497309652Is Dorothy Zirkle, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Dorothy Zirkle, NP has a trust score of 67/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Portland. With 7 years of practice (below the area average of 12), 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 Zirkle's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a adult health nurse practitioner?
Adult health NPs focus on primary and specialty care for adolescents through older adults.
When to see one: For adult primary care and chronic-condition management.
More about adult health nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Portland, ME
Portland has 442 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 12 years in practice, and 32 focused on adult health nurse practitioner. Maine nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Maine State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
7
Years practicing
12
Avg in Portland
442
Nurse Practitioners in Portland
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Zirkle's license is active and unrestricted with the Maine 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 Zirkle, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Dorothy Zirkle, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1497309652) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Maine State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Dorothy Zirkle, NP?
Dorothy Zirkle, NP has approximately 7 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Portland has about 12 years. There are 442 nurse practitioners in Portland, including 32 with a adult health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Dorothy Zirkle, NP located?
Dorothy Zirkle, NP practices at Zirkle Nurse Practitioner, 66 BRAMHALL ST STE GI, Portland, ME 04102. Phone: (207) 662-2847.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Maine State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Zirkle'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
- Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 07/26/2019