Erika Bales, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bales Nurse Practitioner
1225718588Is Erika Bales, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Erika Bales, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Des Moines. 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 Bales'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 Des Moines, IA
Des Moines has 520 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 65 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Iowa nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Iowa Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
3
Years practicing
10
Avg in Des Moines
520
Nurse Practitioners in Des Moines
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Bales's license is active and unrestricted with the Iowa 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 Erika Bales, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Erika Bales, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1225718588) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Iowa Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Erika Bales, NP?
Erika Bales, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Des Moines has about 10 years. There are 520 nurse practitioners in Des Moines, including 65 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Erika Bales, NP located?
Erika Bales, NP practices at Bales Nurse Practitioner, 309 COURT AVE STE 836, Des Moines, IA 50309. Phone: (515) 207-2988.
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 Iowa Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Bales'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
- 07/21/2023