Karen Drechsel, NP
Drechsel Nurse Practitioner
1891172615Is Karen Drechsel, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Karen Drechsel, NP has a trust score of 75/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Scottsdale. With 11 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 Drechsel'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 Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale has 945 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 463 focused on family nurse practitioner. Arizona nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
11
Years practicing
10
Avg in Scottsdale
945
Nurse Practitioners in Scottsdale
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Drechsel's license is active and unrestricted with the Arizona 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 Drechsel, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Karen Drechsel, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1891172615) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Arizona State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Karen Drechsel, NP?
Karen Drechsel, NP has approximately 11 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Scottsdale has about 10 years. There are 945 nurse practitioners in Scottsdale, including 463 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Karen Drechsel, NP located?
Karen Drechsel, NP practices at Drechsel Nurse Practitioner, 13400 E SHEA BLVD, Scottsdale, AZ 85259. Phone: (480) 301-8000.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Arizona State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Drechsel's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 04/30/2015