Hester Watts, NP
Watts Nurse Practitioner
1770007064Is Hester Watts, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Hester Watts, NP has a trust score of 71/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Hyden. With 9 years of practice (below the area average of 13), 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 Watts'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 Hyden, KY
Hyden has 16 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 13 years in practice, and 5 focused on nurse practitioner. Kentucky nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Kentucky Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
9
Years practicing
13
Avg in Hyden
16
Nurse Practitioners in Hyden
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Watts's license is active and unrestricted with the Kentucky 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 Hester Watts, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Hester Watts, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1770007064) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Kentucky Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Hester Watts, NP?
Hester Watts, NP has approximately 9 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Hyden has about 13 years. There are 16 nurse practitioners in Hyden, including 5 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Hester Watts, NP located?
Hester Watts, NP practices at Watts Nurse Practitioner, 130 KATE IRELAND DR, Hyden, KY 41749. Phone: (606) 672-2901.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Kentucky Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Watts's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 07/28/2017