Katherine Silva, NP
Silva Nurse Practitioner
1346621547Is Katherine Silva, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Katherine Silva, NP has a trust score of 75/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Bakersfield. With 11 years of practice (above the local average of 8), 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 Silva'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 Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield has 653 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice, and 396 focused on family 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
11
Years practicing
8
Avg in Bakersfield
653
Nurse Practitioners in Bakersfield
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Silva'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 Katherine Silva, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Katherine Silva, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1346621547) 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 Katherine Silva, NP?
Katherine Silva, NP has approximately 11 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Bakersfield has about 8 years. There are 653 nurse practitioners in Bakersfield, including 396 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Katherine Silva, NP located?
Katherine Silva, NP practices at Silva Nurse Practitioner, 1215 34TH ST, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Phone: (661) 663-4700.
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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 Silva's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 06/12/2015