Karen Alterescu, NP
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Alterescu Nurse Practitioner
1831173376Is Karen Alterescu, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Karen Alterescu, NP has a trust score of 93/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified nurse practitioners in Martinez, CA. With 21 years of practice, they are among the most experienced nurse practitioners in the area — well above the local average of 15 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 Alterescu'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 Martinez, CA
Martinez has 84 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 15 years in practice, and 5 focused on adult health nurse practitioner. California nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
21
Years practicing
15
Avg in Martinez
84
Nurse Practitioners in Martinez
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Alterescu's license is active and unrestricted with the California 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 Karen Alterescu, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Karen Alterescu, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1831173376) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Karen Alterescu, NP?
Karen Alterescu, NP has approximately 21 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Martinez has about 15 years. There are 84 nurse practitioners in Martinez, including 5 with a adult health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Karen Alterescu, NP located?
Karen Alterescu, NP practices at Alterescu Nurse Practitioner, 150 MUIR RD, VETERANS AFFAIRS, Martinez, CA 94553. Phone: (925) 370-4725.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Alterescu'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
- 11/29/2005