Jared Dowhower, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Dowhower Nurse Practitioner
1649654328Is Jared Dowhower, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Jared Dowhower, NP has a trust score of 75/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Santa Barbara. With 11 years of practice (near 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 Dowhower's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a psych/mental health nurse practitioner?
Psychiatric-mental health NPs (PMHNPs) diagnose and treat mental health conditions, including medication management and therapy.
When to see one: For depression, anxiety, ADHD, or psychiatric medication management.
More about psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara has 169 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 11 focused on psychiatric/mental health 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
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Years practicing
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Nurse Practitioners in Santa Barbara
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Before your appointment
- Confirm Dowhower'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 Jared Dowhower, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Jared Dowhower, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1649654328) 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 Jared Dowhower, NP?
Jared Dowhower, NP has approximately 11 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Santa Barbara has about 11 years. There are 169 nurse practitioners in Santa Barbara, including 11 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Jared Dowhower, NP located?
Jared Dowhower, NP practices at Dowhower Nurse Practitioner, 300 N SAN ANTONIO RD, BLDG. 3, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. Phone: (805) 681-5440.
Related reading
Choosing a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
PMHNPs are a growing option for mental-health medication management.
Can Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Medication?
In most states NPs can prescribe, including many controlled substances.
How to Verify an NP's License
Confirming an active license and clean record is a smart first step.
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 Dowhower'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
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Male
- NPI Since
- 07/13/2015