Laura Garfine, NP
Garfine Nurse Practitioner
1487413274Is Laura Garfine, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Laura Garfine, NP has a trust score of 52/100 — below average for Encinitas. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 2 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 Garfine'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 Encinitas, CA
Encinitas has 120 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 61 focused on family 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
2
Years practicing
10
Avg in Encinitas
120
Nurse Practitioners in Encinitas
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Garfine'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 Garfine, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Laura Garfine, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1487413274) 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 Garfine, NP?
Laura Garfine, NP has approximately 2 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Encinitas has about 10 years. There are 120 nurse practitioners in Encinitas, including 61 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Laura Garfine, NP located?
Laura Garfine, NP practices at Garfine Nurse Practitioner, 320 SANTA FE DR STE 300, Encinitas, CA 92024. Phone: (760) 901-5200.
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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 Garfine's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 03/15/2024