Lakendra Porter, NP
Porter Nurse Practitioner
1174075360Is Lakendra Porter, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Lakendra Porter, NP has a trust score of 73/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Hixson. With 10 years of practice (near the local average of 11), 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 Porter's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a family nurse practitioner?
Family nurse practitioners provide primary care across the lifespan — from children to seniors — including checkups, chronic-disease management, and preventive care.
When to see one: For whole-family primary care and ongoing health needs.
More about family nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Hixson, TN
Hixson has 63 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 44 focused on family nurse practitioner. Tennessee nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
10
Years practicing
11
Avg in Hixson
63
Nurse Practitioners in Hixson
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Porter's license is active and unrestricted with the Tennessee 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 Lakendra Porter, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Lakendra Porter, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1174075360) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Tennessee Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Lakendra Porter, NP?
Lakendra Porter, NP has approximately 10 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Hixson has about 11 years. There are 63 nurse practitioners in Hixson, including 44 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Lakendra Porter, NP located?
Lakendra Porter, NP practices at Porter Nurse Practitioner, 5450 HIGHWAY 153 STE 126, Hixson, TN 37343. Phone: (865) 201-7035.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Porter's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 11/04/2016