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Kristin Hecker, NP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Hecker Nurse Practitioner

800 WALNUT ST, 20TH FLOOR, Philadelphia, PA 19107(215) 829-84556 years practicing
65/100
Top Established
NPI1215563937

Is Kristin Hecker, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?

Kristin Hecker, NP has a trust score of 65/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Philadelphia. With 6 years of practice (below the area average of 10), 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 Hecker'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.

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Trust Verification

  • NPI Active
  • License Active
  • No Disciplinary Actions
  • Credentials Verified
  • Established Practice
  • Focus Verified

Nurse practitioners in Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia has 3850 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 567 focused on acute care nurse practitioner. Pennsylvania nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.

Peer Comparison

6

Years practicing

10

Avg in Philadelphia

3850

Nurse Practitioners in Philadelphia

NP

Credential

Before your appointment

  • Confirm Hecker's license is active and unrestricted with the Pennsylvania 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 Kristin Hecker, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?

Kristin Hecker, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1215563937) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.

How experienced is Kristin Hecker, NP?

Kristin Hecker, NP has approximately 6 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Philadelphia has about 10 years. There are 3850 nurse practitioners in Philadelphia, including 567 with a acute care nurse practitioner focus.

Where is Kristin Hecker, NP located?

Kristin Hecker, NP practices at Hecker Nurse Practitioner, 800 WALNUT ST, 20TH FLOOR, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Phone: (215) 829-8455.

Verify License & Discipline

License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Hecker's current standing at the source:

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Quick Facts

Focus
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credential
NP
Gender
Female
NPI Since
03/13/2020

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