Laura Penafiel, NP
Penafiel Nurse Practitioner
1942699152Is Laura Penafiel, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Laura Penafiel, NP has a trust score of 75/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in El Paso. With 11 years of practice (above the local average of 8), 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 Penafiel's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a acute care nurse practitioner?
Acute care NPs manage complex, acutely ill patients, often in hospitals and specialty settings.
When to see one: Typically in hospital or specialty inpatient settings.
More about acute care nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in El Paso, TX
El Paso has 1210 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice, and 115 focused on acute care 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
11
Years practicing
8
Avg in El Paso
1210
Nurse Practitioners in El Paso
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Penafiel'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 Penafiel, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Laura Penafiel, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1942699152) 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 Penafiel, NP?
Laura Penafiel, NP has approximately 11 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in El Paso has about 8 years. There are 1210 nurse practitioners in El Paso, including 115 with a acute care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Laura Penafiel, NP located?
Laura Penafiel, NP practices at Penafiel Nurse Practitioner, 2931 MONTANA AVE, El Paso, TX 79903. Phone: (915) 562-4246.
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 Penafiel's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 01/12/2015