Laura Francisco, NP
Francisco Nurse Practitioner
1356301824Is Laura Francisco, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Laura Francisco, NP has a trust score of 93/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified nurse practitioners in Altoona, IA. With 20 years of practice, they are among the most experienced nurse practitioners in the area — well above the local average of 8 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 Francisco's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a general nurse practitioner?
Nurse practitioners are advanced-practice registered nurses who assess, diagnose, and treat patients, and in many states prescribe independently.
When to see one: For primary and specialty care depending on their focus.
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- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Altoona, IA
Altoona has 16 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice, and 5 focused on nurse practitioner. Iowa nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Iowa Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
20
Years practicing
8
Avg in Altoona
16
Nurse Practitioners in Altoona
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Francisco's license is active and unrestricted with the Iowa 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 Francisco, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Laura Francisco, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1356301824) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Iowa Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Laura Francisco, NP?
Laura Francisco, NP has approximately 20 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Altoona has about 8 years. There are 16 nurse practitioners in Altoona, including 5 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Laura Francisco, NP located?
Laura Francisco, NP practices at Francisco Nurse Practitioner, 2720 8TH ST SW, Altoona, IA 50009. Phone: (515) 967-0133.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Iowa Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Francisco'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
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 03/27/2006