Kara Shaffer, NP
Shaffer Nurse Practitioner
1457827503Is Kara Shaffer, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Kara Shaffer, NP has a trust score of 69/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Jacksonville. With 8 years of practice (below the area average of 9), 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 Shaffer's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a general nurse practitioner?
Nurse practitioners are advanced-practice registered nurses who assess, diagnose, and treat patients, and in many states prescribe independently.
When to see one: For primary and specialty care depending on their focus.
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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville has 2565 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 748 focused on nurse practitioner. Florida nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Florida Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, discipline.
Peer Comparison
8
Years practicing
9
Avg in Jacksonville
2565
Nurse Practitioners in Jacksonville
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Shaffer's license is active and unrestricted with the Florida 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 Shaffer, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Kara Shaffer, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1457827503) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Florida Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Kara Shaffer, NP?
Kara Shaffer, NP has approximately 8 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Jacksonville has about 9 years. There are 2565 nurse practitioners in Jacksonville, including 748 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Kara Shaffer, NP located?
Kara Shaffer, NP practices at Shaffer Nurse Practitioner, 836 PRUDENTIAL DR STE 1400, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Phone: (904) 388-6518.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Florida Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, discipline. Check Shaffer's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 10/16/2018