Kara Albaugh, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Albaugh Nurse Practitioner
1093666281Is Kara Albaugh, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Kara Albaugh, NP has a trust score of 48/100 — below average for Pittsburgh. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 0 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 Albaugh'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 Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh has 1850 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 133 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Pennsylvania nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
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Years practicing
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Nurse Practitioners in Pittsburgh
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Before your appointment
- Confirm Albaugh's license is active and unrestricted with the Pennsylvania 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 Kara Albaugh, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Kara Albaugh, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1093666281) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Kara Albaugh, NP?
Kara Albaugh, NP has approximately 0 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Pittsburgh has about 10 years. There are 1850 nurse practitioners in Pittsburgh, including 133 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Kara Albaugh, NP located?
Kara Albaugh, NP practices at Albaugh Nurse Practitioner, 4727 FRIENDSHIP AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Phone: (412) 203-4835.
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 Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Albaugh'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
- 02/04/2026