Kayla Gearen, NP
Gearen Nurse Practitioner
1396513610Is Kayla Gearen, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Kayla Gearen, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Lake Charles. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 3 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 Gearen'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 Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles has 345 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 64 focused on nurse practitioner. Louisiana nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
3
Years practicing
10
Avg in Lake Charles
345
Nurse Practitioners in Lake Charles
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Gearen's license is active and unrestricted with the Louisiana 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 Kayla Gearen, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Kayla Gearen, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1396513610) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Kayla Gearen, NP?
Kayla Gearen, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Lake Charles has about 10 years. There are 345 nurse practitioners in Lake Charles, including 64 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Kayla Gearen, NP located?
Kayla Gearen, NP practices at Gearen Nurse Practitioner, 401 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Phone: (337) 656-7770.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Gearen'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
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 12/15/2023