Laura King, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
King Nurse Practitioner
1801179791Is Laura King, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Laura King, NP has a trust score of 83/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified nurse practitioners in Houston, TX. With 15 years of practice (above the local average of 9), 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 King'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
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Houston, TX
Houston has 5873 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 489 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Texas nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Texas Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
15
Years practicing
9
Avg in Houston
5873
Nurse Practitioners in Houston
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm King's license is active and unrestricted with the Texas 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 King, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Laura King, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1801179791) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Texas Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Laura King, NP?
Laura King, NP has approximately 15 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Houston has about 9 years. There are 5873 nurse practitioners in Houston, including 489 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Laura King, NP located?
Laura King, NP practices at King Nurse Practitioner, 4314 YOAKUM BLVD, Houston, TX 77006. Phone: (713) 850-0049.
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 Texas Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check King'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
- 09/27/2011