Karishma Narayan, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Narayan Nurse Practitioner
1649117201Is Karishma Narayan, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Karishma Narayan, NP has a trust score of 48/100 — below average for Santa Monica. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 0 years of practice, they are early in their career.
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 Narayan's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a psych/mental health nurse practitioner?
Psychiatric-mental health NPs (PMHNPs) diagnose and treat mental health conditions, including medication management and therapy.
When to see one: For depression, anxiety, ADHD, or psychiatric medication management.
More about psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica has 228 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 21 focused on psychiatric/mental 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
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Years practicing
9
Avg in Santa Monica
228
Nurse Practitioners in Santa Monica
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Before your appointment
- Confirm Narayan'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 Karishma Narayan, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Karishma Narayan, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1649117201) 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 Karishma Narayan, NP?
Karishma Narayan, NP has approximately 0 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Santa Monica has about 9 years. There are 228 nurse practitioners in Santa Monica, including 21 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Karishma Narayan, NP located?
Karishma Narayan, NP practices at Narayan Nurse Practitioner, 1821 WILSHIRE BLVD, Santa Monica, CA 90403. Phone: (213) 460-2442.
Related reading
Choosing a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
PMHNPs are a growing option for mental-health medication management.
Can Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Medication?
In most states NPs can prescribe, including many controlled substances.
How to Verify an NP's License
Confirming an active license and clean record is a smart first step.
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 Narayan'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
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 05/01/2026