Heather Benedict, NP
Benedict Nurse Practitioner
1053908327Is Heather Benedict, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Heather Benedict, NP has a trust score of 65/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Fredericksburg. With 6 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 Benedict'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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- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Fredericksburg, VA
Fredericksburg has 363 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 68 focused on nurse practitioner. Virginia nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Virginia Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
6
Years practicing
9
Avg in Fredericksburg
363
Nurse Practitioners in Fredericksburg
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Benedict's license is active and unrestricted with the Virginia 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 Benedict, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Heather Benedict, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1053908327) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Virginia Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Heather Benedict, NP?
Heather Benedict, NP has approximately 6 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Fredericksburg has about 9 years. There are 363 nurse practitioners in Fredericksburg, including 68 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Heather Benedict, NP located?
Heather Benedict, NP practices at Benedict Nurse Practitioner, 521 PARK HILL DR, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Phone: (540) 899-1615.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Virginia Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Benedict'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
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 12/21/2020