Kristine Balash, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Balash Nurse Practitioner
1063233609Is Kristine Balash, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Kristine Balash, NP has a trust score of 52/100 — below average for Sault Sainte Marie. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 2 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 Balash'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 Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Sault Sainte Marie has 35 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 3 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Michigan nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Michigan Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
2
Years practicing
11
Avg in Sault Sainte Marie
35
Nurse Practitioners in Sault Sainte Marie
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Balash's license is active and unrestricted with the Michigan 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 Kristine Balash, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Kristine Balash, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1063233609) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Michigan Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Kristine Balash, NP?
Kristine Balash, NP has approximately 2 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Sault Sainte Marie has about 11 years. There are 35 nurse practitioners in Sault Sainte Marie, including 3 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Kristine Balash, NP located?
Kristine Balash, NP practices at Balash Nurse Practitioner, 1408 ASHMUN ST, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783. Phone: (248) 953-0359.
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 Michigan Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Balash'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
- 10/17/2024