Joan Hughes, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Hughes Nurse Practitioner
1891861324Is Joan Hughes, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Joan Hughes, NP has a trust score of 93/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified nurse practitioners in Los Angeles, CA. With 20 years of practice, they are among the most experienced nurse practitioners in the area — well above the local average of 9 years.
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 Hughes'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
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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles has 2963 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 326 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
20
Years practicing
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2963
Nurse Practitioners in Los Angeles
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Before your appointment
- Confirm Hughes'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 Joan Hughes, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Joan Hughes, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1891861324) 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 Joan Hughes, NP?
Joan Hughes, NP has approximately 20 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Los Angeles has about 9 years. There are 2963 nurse practitioners in Los Angeles, including 326 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Joan Hughes, NP located?
Joan Hughes, NP practices at Hughes Nurse Practitioner, 550 S VERMONT, Los Angeles, CA 90020. Phone: (213) 738-2944.
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 Hughes'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
- 11/27/2006