Gretchen Alper, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Alper Nurse Practitioner
1144321712Is Gretchen Alper, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Gretchen Alper, NP has a trust score of 93/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified nurse practitioners in Anoka, MN. With 20 years of practice, they are among the most experienced nurse practitioners in the area — well above the local average of 12 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 Alper'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 Anoka, MN
Anoka has 40 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 12 years in practice, and 13 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Minnesota nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Minnesota Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
20
Years practicing
12
Avg in Anoka
40
Nurse Practitioners in Anoka
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Alper's license is active and unrestricted with the Minnesota 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 Gretchen Alper, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Gretchen Alper, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1144321712) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Minnesota Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Gretchen Alper, NP?
Gretchen Alper, NP has approximately 20 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Anoka has about 12 years. There are 40 nurse practitioners in Anoka, including 13 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Gretchen Alper, NP located?
Gretchen Alper, NP practices at Alper Nurse Practitioner, 3301 7TH AVE N, AMRTC, Anoka, MN 55303. Phone: (763) 712-4000.
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 Minnesota Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Alper'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
- 09/26/2006