Heidi Kresken, NP
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Kresken Nurse Practitioner
1194709469Is Heidi Kresken, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Heidi Kresken, NP has a trust score of 93/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified nurse practitioners in Seattle, WA. With 21 years of practice, they are among the most experienced nurse practitioners in the area — well above the local average of 11 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 Kresken's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a adult health nurse practitioner?
Adult health NPs focus on primary and specialty care for adolescents through older adults.
When to see one: For adult primary care and chronic-condition management.
More about adult health nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Seattle, WA
Seattle has 2498 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 209 focused on adult health 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
21
Years practicing
11
Avg in Seattle
2498
Nurse Practitioners in Seattle
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Kresken'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 Heidi Kresken, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Heidi Kresken, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1194709469) 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 Heidi Kresken, NP?
Heidi Kresken, NP has approximately 21 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Seattle has about 11 years. There are 2498 nurse practitioners in Seattle, including 209 with a adult health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Heidi Kresken, NP located?
Heidi Kresken, NP practices at Kresken Nurse Practitioner, 1959 NE PACIFIC ST, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER, Seattle, WA 98195. Phone: (206) 598-2966.
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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 Kresken'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
- Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 12/01/2005