Kara Tedford, NP
Tedford Nurse Practitioner
1437578747Is Kara Tedford, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Kara Tedford, NP has a trust score of 77/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Mena. With 12 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 Tedford'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 Mena, AR
Mena has 27 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 21 focused on family nurse practitioner. Arkansas nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
12
Years practicing
10
Avg in Mena
27
Nurse Practitioners in Mena
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Tedford's license is active and unrestricted with the Arkansas 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 Tedford, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Kara Tedford, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1437578747) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Kara Tedford, NP?
Kara Tedford, NP has approximately 12 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Mena has about 10 years. There are 27 nurse practitioners in Mena, including 21 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Kara Tedford, NP located?
Kara Tedford, NP practices at Tedford Nurse Practitioner, 136 HEALTH PARK DR, Mena, AR 71953. Phone: (479) 437-3449.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Tedford's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 04/15/2014