Karen Smith, NP
Smith Nurse Practitioner
1669971248Is Karen Smith, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Karen Smith, NP has a trust score of 69/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Springfield. With 8 years of practice (below the area average of 11), 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 Smith'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 Springfield, MA
Springfield has 507 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 73 focused on nurse practitioner. Massachusetts nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
8
Years practicing
11
Avg in Springfield
507
Nurse Practitioners in Springfield
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Smith's license is active and unrestricted with the Massachusetts 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 Smith, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Karen Smith, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1669971248) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Karen Smith, NP?
Karen Smith, NP has approximately 8 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Springfield has about 11 years. There are 507 nurse practitioners in Springfield, including 73 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Karen Smith, NP located?
Karen Smith, NP practices at Smith Nurse Practitioner, 471 CHESTNUT ST, Springfield, MA 01107. Phone: (413) 272-1876.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Smith's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 02/08/2018