Julia Balkema, NP
Balkema Nurse Practitioner
1750858999Is Julia Balkema, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Julia Balkema, NP has a trust score of 69/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in New Bedford. With 8 years of practice (below the area average of 11), they are relatively early in their career but past the initial 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 Balkema's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a pediatric nurse practitioner?
Pediatric NPs care for the health and development of infants, children, and adolescents.
When to see one: For your child's checkups, immunizations, and illness.
More about pediatric nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in New Bedford, MA
New Bedford has 129 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 6 focused on pediatric nurse practitioner. Massachusetts nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
8
Years practicing
11
Avg in New Bedford
129
Nurse Practitioners in New Bedford
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Balkema's license is active and unrestricted with the Massachusetts 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 Julia Balkema, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Julia Balkema, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1750858999) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Julia Balkema, NP?
Julia Balkema, NP has approximately 8 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in New Bedford has about 11 years. There are 129 nurse practitioners in New Bedford, including 6 with a pediatric nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Julia Balkema, NP located?
Julia Balkema, NP practices at Balkema Nurse Practitioner, 225 FIELD ST, New Bedford, MA 02740. Phone: (508) 999-2981.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Balkema's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 10/25/2018