Joyce Thacker, NP
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Thacker Nurse Practitioner
1649654880Is Joyce Thacker, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Joyce Thacker, NP has a trust score of 75/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Lexington. With 11 years of practice (above the local average of 10), 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 Thacker's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a adult health nurse practitioner?
Adult health NPs focus on primary and specialty care for adolescents through older adults.
When to see one: For adult primary care and chronic-condition management.
More about adult health nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Lexington, KY
Lexington has 1371 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 31 focused on adult health nurse practitioner. Kentucky nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Kentucky Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
11
Years practicing
10
Avg in Lexington
1371
Nurse Practitioners in Lexington
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Before your appointment
- Confirm Thacker's license is active and unrestricted with the Kentucky 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 Joyce Thacker, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Joyce Thacker, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1649654880) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Kentucky Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Joyce Thacker, NP?
Joyce Thacker, NP has approximately 11 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Lexington has about 10 years. There are 1371 nurse practitioners in Lexington, including 31 with a adult health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Joyce Thacker, NP located?
Joyce Thacker, NP practices at Thacker Nurse Practitioner, 989 GOVERNORS LN STE 180, Lexington, KY 40513. Phone: (859) 274-2296.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Kentucky Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Thacker'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
- Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 07/17/2015