Ken Schaffer, NP
Schaffer Nurse Practitioner
1598203523Is Ken Schaffer, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Ken Schaffer, NP has a trust score of 71/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Park Ridge. With 9 years of practice, 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 Schaffer's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a acute care nurse practitioner?
Acute care NPs manage complex, acutely ill patients, often in hospitals and specialty settings.
When to see one: Typically in hospital or specialty inpatient settings.
More about acute care nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Park Ridge, IL
Park Ridge has 183 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice, and 23 focused on acute care 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
9
Years practicing
8
Avg in Park Ridge
183
Nurse Practitioners in Park Ridge
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Schaffer'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 Ken Schaffer, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Ken Schaffer, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1598203523) 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 Ken Schaffer, NP?
Ken Schaffer, NP has approximately 9 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Park Ridge has about 8 years. There are 183 nurse practitioners in Park Ridge, including 23 with a acute care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Ken Schaffer, NP located?
Ken Schaffer, NP practices at Schaffer Nurse Practitioner, 1775 DEMPSTER ST, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Phone: (847) 723-2210.
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 Schaffer's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Male
- NPI Since
- 02/10/2017