Heather Bivens, NP
Bivens Nurse Practitioner
1639275365Is Heather Bivens, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Heather Bivens, NP has a trust score of 93/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified nurse practitioners in Oak Harbor, WA. 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 Bivens'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 Oak Harbor, WA
Oak Harbor has 26 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 12 years in practice, and 7 focused on nurse practitioner. Washington nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, whose public record covers license status, discipline, legal actions.
Peer Comparison
20
Years practicing
12
Avg in Oak Harbor
26
Nurse Practitioners in Oak Harbor
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Bivens's license is active and unrestricted with the Washington 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 Bivens, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Heather Bivens, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1639275365) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Heather Bivens, NP?
Heather Bivens, NP has approximately 20 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Oak Harbor has about 12 years. There are 26 nurse practitioners in Oak Harbor, including 7 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Heather Bivens, NP located?
Heather Bivens, NP practices at Bivens Nurse Practitioner, 1300 NE GOLDIE ST, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Phone: (360) 240-4055.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, whose official record verifies license status, discipline, legal actions. Check Bivens's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 09/16/2006