Jessica Richards, NP
Richards Nurse Practitioner
1033095435Is Jessica Richards, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Jessica Richards, NP has a trust score of 50/100 — below average for Ottumwa. 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 Richards'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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- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Ottumwa, IA
Ottumwa has 81 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 18 focused on 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 Ottumwa
81
Nurse Practitioners in Ottumwa
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Richards'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 Richards, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Jessica Richards, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1033095435) 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 Richards, NP?
Jessica Richards, NP has approximately 1 year in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Ottumwa has about 10 years. There are 81 nurse practitioners in Ottumwa, including 18 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Jessica Richards, NP located?
Jessica Richards, NP practices at Richards Nurse Practitioner, 1001 E PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Ottumwa, IA 52501. Phone: (641) 684-2300.
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 Richards'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
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 08/12/2025