Josephine Sims, NP
Sims Nurse Practitioner
1023430725Is Josephine Sims, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Josephine Sims, NP has a trust score of 77/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Covington. With 12 years of practice (above the local average of 9), 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 Sims's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a family nurse practitioner?
Family nurse practitioners provide primary care across the lifespan — from children to seniors — including checkups, chronic-disease management, and preventive care.
When to see one: For whole-family primary care and ongoing health needs.
More about family nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Covington, LA
Covington has 236 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 129 focused on family nurse practitioner. Louisiana nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
12
Years practicing
9
Avg in Covington
236
Nurse Practitioners in Covington
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Sims's license is active and unrestricted with the Louisiana 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 Josephine Sims, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Josephine Sims, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1023430725) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Josephine Sims, NP?
Josephine Sims, NP has approximately 12 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Covington has about 9 years. There are 236 nurse practitioners in Covington, including 129 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Josephine Sims, NP located?
Josephine Sims, NP practices at Sims Nurse Practitioner, 205 HIGHLAND PARK PLZ, SUITE 205, Covington, LA 70433. Phone: (985) 871-8681.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Sims's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 01/14/2014