Kristen Winterringer, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Winterringer Nurse Practitioner
1568086064Is Kristen Winterringer, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Kristen Winterringer, NP has a trust score of 65/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Yankton. With 6 years of practice (below the area average of 9), 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 Winterringer's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a psych/mental health nurse practitioner?
Psychiatric-mental health NPs (PMHNPs) diagnose and treat mental health conditions, including medication management and therapy.
When to see one: For depression, anxiety, ADHD, or psychiatric medication management.
More about psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Yankton, SD
Yankton has 30 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 6 focused on psychiatric/mental health 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
6
Years practicing
9
Avg in Yankton
30
Nurse Practitioners in Yankton
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Winterringer'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 Kristen Winterringer, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Kristen Winterringer, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1568086064) 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 Kristen Winterringer, NP?
Kristen Winterringer, NP has approximately 6 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Yankton has about 9 years. There are 30 nurse practitioners in Yankton, including 6 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Kristen Winterringer, NP located?
Kristen Winterringer, NP practices at Winterringer Nurse Practitioner, 1028 WALNUT ST, Yankton, SD 57078. Phone: (605) 665-4606.
Related reading
Choosing a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
PMHNPs are a growing option for mental-health medication management.
Can Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Medication?
In most states NPs can prescribe, including many controlled substances.
How to Verify an NP's License
Confirming an active license and clean record is a smart first step.
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 Winterringer'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
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 06/01/2020