Jennifer Rico Yamashita, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Rico Yamashita Nurse Practitioner
1518645944Is Jennifer Rico Yamashita, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Jennifer Rico Yamashita, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Laguna Hills. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 3 years of practice, they are early in their career.
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 Rico Yamashita'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 Laguna Hills, CA
Laguna Hills has 78 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 7 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
3
Years practicing
10
Avg in Laguna Hills
78
Nurse Practitioners in Laguna Hills
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Rico Yamashita'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 Jennifer Rico Yamashita, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Jennifer Rico Yamashita, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1518645944) 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 Jennifer Rico Yamashita, NP?
Jennifer Rico Yamashita, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Laguna Hills has about 10 years. There are 78 nurse practitioners in Laguna Hills, including 7 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Jennifer Rico Yamashita, NP located?
Jennifer Rico Yamashita, NP practices at Rico Yamashita Nurse Practitioner, 23201 MILL CREEK DR, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. Phone: (951) 816-9189.
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 Rico Yamashita'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
- Female
- NPI Since
- 07/06/2023