Lakisha Eskridge, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Eskridge Nurse Practitioner
1265232714Is Lakisha Eskridge, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Lakisha Eskridge, NP has a trust score of 50/100 — below average for Gary. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 1 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 Eskridge'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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Nurse practitioners in Gary, IN
Gary has 58 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 2 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Indiana nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Indiana State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
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Years practicing
11
Avg in Gary
58
Nurse Practitioners in Gary
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Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Eskridge's license is active and unrestricted with the Indiana 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 Lakisha Eskridge, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Lakisha Eskridge, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1265232714) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Indiana State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Lakisha Eskridge, NP?
Lakisha Eskridge, NP has approximately 1 year in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Gary has about 11 years. There are 58 nurse practitioners in Gary, including 2 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Lakisha Eskridge, NP located?
Lakisha Eskridge, NP practices at Eskridge Nurse Practitioner, 1100 W 6TH AVE, Gary, IN 46402. Phone: (219) 885-4264.
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 Indiana State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Eskridge'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
- 03/14/2025