Karen Nelson, NP
Nelson Nurse Practitioner
1629085915Is Karen Nelson, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Karen Nelson, NP has a trust score of 93/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified nurse practitioners in Arlington Heights, IL. With 20 years of practice, they are among the most experienced nurse practitioners in the area — well above the local average of 9 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 Nelson'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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- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Arlington Heights, IL
Arlington Heights has 162 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 50 focused on nurse practitioner. Illinois nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
20
Years practicing
9
Avg in Arlington Heights
162
Nurse Practitioners in Arlington Heights
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Nelson's license is active and unrestricted with the Illinois 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 Nelson, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Karen Nelson, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1629085915) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Karen Nelson, NP?
Karen Nelson, NP has approximately 20 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Arlington Heights has about 9 years. There are 162 nurse practitioners in Arlington Heights, including 50 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Karen Nelson, NP located?
Karen Nelson, NP practices at Nelson Nurse Practitioner, 800 W CENTRAL RD, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. Phone: (847) 618-7140.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Nelson'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
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 08/01/2006