Laura Compton, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Compton Nurse Practitioner
1891232674Is Laura Compton, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Laura Compton, NP has a trust score of 71/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Vallejo. With 9 years of practice (below the area average of 13), 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 Compton'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 Vallejo, CA
Vallejo has 84 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 13 years in practice, and 5 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. California nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
9
Years practicing
13
Avg in Vallejo
84
Nurse Practitioners in Vallejo
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Compton's license is active and unrestricted with the California 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 Compton, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Laura Compton, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1891232674) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Laura Compton, NP?
Laura Compton, NP has approximately 9 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Vallejo has about 13 years. There are 84 nurse practitioners in Vallejo, including 5 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Laura Compton, NP located?
Laura Compton, NP practices at Compton Nurse Practitioner, 549 MOORLAND ST, Vallejo, CA 94589. Phone: (412) 877-6272.
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 California Board of Registered Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Compton'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
- 01/31/2017