Heather Smith, NP
Smith Nurse Practitioner
1255814935Is Heather Smith, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Heather Smith, NP has a trust score of 69/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Mattoon. With 8 years of practice, 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 Smith'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 Mattoon, IL
Mattoon has 103 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice, and 34 focused on nurse practitioner. Illinois nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
8
Years practicing
8
Avg in Mattoon
103
Nurse Practitioners in Mattoon
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Smith's license is active and unrestricted with the Illinois 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 Smith, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Heather Smith, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1255814935) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Heather Smith, NP?
Heather Smith, NP has approximately 8 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Mattoon has about 8 years. There are 103 nurse practitioners in Mattoon, including 34 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Heather Smith, NP located?
Heather Smith, NP practices at Smith Nurse Practitioner, 1000 HEALTH CENTER DR, Mattoon, IL 61938. Phone: (217) 255-4150.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Smith'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
- 09/10/2018