Heather Padilla, NP
Padilla Nurse Practitioner
1205599511Is Heather Padilla, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Heather Padilla, NP has a trust score of 63/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Yuma. With 5 years of practice (below the area average of 8), 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 Padilla'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 Yuma, AZ
Yuma has 201 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice, and 31 focused on nurse practitioner. Arizona nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
5
Years practicing
8
Avg in Yuma
201
Nurse Practitioners in Yuma
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Padilla's license is active and unrestricted with the Arizona 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 Padilla, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Heather Padilla, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1205599511) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Arizona State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Heather Padilla, NP?
Heather Padilla, NP has approximately 5 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Yuma has about 8 years. There are 201 nurse practitioners in Yuma, including 31 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Heather Padilla, NP located?
Heather Padilla, NP practices at Padilla Nurse Practitioner, 7877 E 43RD PL, Yuma, AZ 85365. Phone: (928) 581-9969.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Arizona State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Padilla's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 10/14/2021