Heather Barraza, NP
Barraza Nurse Practitioner
1679241657Is Heather Barraza, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Heather Barraza, NP has a trust score of 63/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Las Cruces. With 5 years of practice (below the area average of 10), 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 Barraza's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a general nurse practitioner?
Nurse practitioners are advanced-practice registered nurses who assess, diagnose, and treat patients, and in many states prescribe independently.
When to see one: For primary and specialty care depending on their focus.
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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces has 315 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 42 focused on nurse practitioner. New Mexico nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the New Mexico Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
5
Years practicing
10
Avg in Las Cruces
315
Nurse Practitioners in Las Cruces
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Barraza's license is active and unrestricted with the New Mexico 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 Heather Barraza, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Heather Barraza, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1679241657) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the New Mexico Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Heather Barraza, NP?
Heather Barraza, NP has approximately 5 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Las Cruces has about 10 years. There are 315 nurse practitioners in Las Cruces, including 42 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Heather Barraza, NP located?
Heather Barraza, NP practices at Barraza Nurse Practitioner, 2801 MISSOURI AVE, Las Cruces, NM 88011. Phone: (575) 522-6900.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the New Mexico Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Barraza's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 09/02/2021