Heather Hess, NP
Hess Nurse Practitioner
1467985663Is Heather Hess, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Heather Hess, NP has a trust score of 71/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Dalton. With 9 years of practice (below the area average of 11), 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 Hess's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a family nurse practitioner?
Family nurse practitioners provide primary care across the lifespan — from children to seniors — including checkups, chronic-disease management, and preventive care.
When to see one: For whole-family primary care and ongoing health needs.
More about family nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Dalton, GA
Dalton has 193 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 115 focused on family nurse practitioner. Georgia nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Georgia Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
9
Years practicing
11
Avg in Dalton
193
Nurse Practitioners in Dalton
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Hess's license is active and unrestricted with the Georgia 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 Hess, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Heather Hess, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1467985663) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Georgia Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Heather Hess, NP?
Heather Hess, NP has approximately 9 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Dalton has about 11 years. There are 193 nurse practitioners in Dalton, including 115 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Heather Hess, NP located?
Heather Hess, NP practices at Hess Nurse Practitioner, 1109 BURLEYSON RD, #102, Dalton, GA 30720. Phone: (706) 272-6596.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Georgia Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Hess's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 04/05/2017