Laura Close, NP
Close Nurse Practitioner
1770039059Is Laura Close, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Laura Close, NP has a trust score of 73/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Portland. With 10 years of practice (near the local average of 12), 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 Close'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 Portland, ME
Portland has 442 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 12 years in practice, and 133 focused on family nurse practitioner. Maine nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Maine State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
10
Years practicing
12
Avg in Portland
442
Nurse Practitioners in Portland
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Close's license is active and unrestricted with the Maine 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 Laura Close, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Laura Close, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1770039059) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Maine State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Laura Close, NP?
Laura Close, NP has approximately 10 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Portland has about 12 years. There are 442 nurse practitioners in Portland, including 133 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Laura Close, NP located?
Laura Close, NP practices at Close Nurse Practitioner, 887 CONGRESS ST STE 200, Portland, ME 04102. Phone: (207) 771-5549.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Maine State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Close's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 08/28/2016