Kimberly Handy, NP
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Handy Nurse Practitioner
1023482023Is Kimberly Handy, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Kimberly Handy, NP has a trust score of 75/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Cary. With 11 years of practice (above the local average of 10), 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 Handy's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a primary care nurse practitioner?
Primary care NPs deliver first-contact, continuous, and comprehensive general health care.
When to see one: For general primary care and preventive health.
More about primary care nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Cary, NC
Cary has 301 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 18 focused on primary care nurse practitioner. North Carolina nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
11
Years practicing
10
Avg in Cary
301
Nurse Practitioners in Cary
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Handy's license is active and unrestricted with the North Carolina 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 Kimberly Handy, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Kimberly Handy, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1023482023) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the North Carolina Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Kimberly Handy, NP?
Kimberly Handy, NP has approximately 11 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Cary has about 10 years. There are 301 nurse practitioners in Cary, including 18 with a primary care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Kimberly Handy, NP located?
Kimberly Handy, NP practices at Handy Nurse Practitioner, 1135 KILDAIRE FARM RD STE 108, Cary, NC 27511. Phone: (919) 694-7192.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Handy'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
- Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 11/15/2015