Janet Patterson, NP
Patterson Nurse Practitioner
1497157473Is Janet Patterson, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Janet Patterson, NP has a trust score of 77/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Palo Alto. With 12 years of practice (above the local average of 11), they have solid experience.
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 Patterson's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a family nurse practitioner?
Family nurse practitioners provide primary care across the lifespan — from children to seniors — including checkups, chronic-disease management, and preventive care.
When to see one: For whole-family primary care and ongoing health needs.
More about family nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto has 647 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 158 focused on family nurse practitioner. California nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
12
Years practicing
11
Avg in Palo Alto
647
Nurse Practitioners in Palo Alto
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Patterson's license is active and unrestricted with the California 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 Janet Patterson, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Janet Patterson, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1497157473) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Janet Patterson, NP?
Janet Patterson, NP has approximately 12 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Palo Alto has about 11 years. There are 647 nurse practitioners in Palo Alto, including 158 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Janet Patterson, NP located?
Janet Patterson, NP practices at Patterson Nurse Practitioner, 195 PAGE MILL RD STE 103, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Phone: (502) 542-5889.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Patterson's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 09/22/2014