Karissa Merkel, NP
Merkel Nurse Practitioner
1538779533Is Karissa Merkel, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Karissa Merkel, NP has a trust score of 65/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Aurora. With 6 years of practice (below the area average of 9), 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 Merkel'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 Aurora, IL
Aurora has 231 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 134 focused on family 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
6
Years practicing
9
Avg in Aurora
231
Nurse Practitioners in Aurora
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Merkel'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 Karissa Merkel, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Karissa Merkel, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1538779533) 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 Karissa Merkel, NP?
Karissa Merkel, NP has approximately 6 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Aurora has about 9 years. There are 231 nurse practitioners in Aurora, including 134 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Karissa Merkel, NP located?
Karissa Merkel, NP practices at Merkel Nurse Practitioner, 1315 N HIGHLAND AVE STE 200, Aurora, IL 60506. Phone: (630) 906-7801.
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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 Merkel's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 08/04/2020