Heather Poynter, NP
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Poynter Nurse Practitioner
1982201273Is Heather Poynter, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Heather Poynter, NP has a trust score of 65/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Jacksonville. 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 Poynter's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a primary care nurse practitioner?
Primary care NPs deliver first-contact, continuous, and comprehensive general health care.
When to see one: For general primary care and preventive health.
More about primary care nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville has 2565 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 56 focused on primary care nurse practitioner. Florida nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Florida Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, discipline.
Peer Comparison
6
Years practicing
9
Avg in Jacksonville
2565
Nurse Practitioners in Jacksonville
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Poynter's license is active and unrestricted with the Florida 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 Poynter, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Heather Poynter, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1982201273) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Florida Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Heather Poynter, NP?
Heather Poynter, NP has approximately 6 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Jacksonville has about 9 years. There are 2565 nurse practitioners in Jacksonville, including 56 with a primary care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Heather Poynter, NP located?
Heather Poynter, NP practices at Poynter Nurse Practitioner, 6484 FORT CAROLINE RD, Jacksonville, FL 32277. Phone: (904) 745-3618.
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Can Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Medication?
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Florida Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, discipline. Check Poynter'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
- Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 10/08/2020