Jessica Montes, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Montes Nurse Practitioner
1578434668Is Jessica Montes, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Jessica Montes, NP has a trust score of 50/100 — below average for West Des Moines. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 1 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 Montes'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 West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines has 197 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 30 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Iowa nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Iowa Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
1
Years practicing
10
Avg in West Des Moines
197
Nurse Practitioners in West Des Moines
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Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Montes's license is active and unrestricted with the Iowa 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 Jessica Montes, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Jessica Montes, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1578434668) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Iowa Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Jessica Montes, NP?
Jessica Montes, NP has approximately 1 year in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in West Des Moines has about 10 years. There are 197 nurse practitioners in West Des Moines, including 30 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Jessica Montes, NP located?
Jessica Montes, NP practices at Montes Nurse Practitioner, 1200 VALLEY WEST DR STE 503, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Phone: (515) 724-0409.
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 Iowa Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Montes'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
- 09/13/2025