Kathryn Hettinger, NP
Hettinger Nurse Practitioner
1689690919Is Kathryn Hettinger, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Kathryn Hettinger, NP has a trust score of 93/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified nurse practitioners in Pierre, SD. 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 Hettinger'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 Pierre, SD
Pierre has 28 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 19 focused on family nurse practitioner. South Dakota nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the South Dakota Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
20
Years practicing
9
Avg in Pierre
28
Nurse Practitioners in Pierre
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Hettinger's license is active and unrestricted with the South Dakota 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 Kathryn Hettinger, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Kathryn Hettinger, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1689690919) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the South Dakota Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Kathryn Hettinger, NP?
Kathryn Hettinger, NP has approximately 20 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Pierre has about 9 years. There are 28 nurse practitioners in Pierre, including 19 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Kathryn Hettinger, NP located?
Kathryn Hettinger, NP practices at Hettinger Nurse Practitioner, 1714 ABBEY RD, Pierre, SD 57501. Phone: (605) 224-8841.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the South Dakota Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Hettinger's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 07/13/2006